At least seven people were killed and many more were injured when Moroccan forces raided a protest camp near Western Sahara’s main city of Laayoune, which is under the military control of Morocco. Are protesters asking for a better life or are they seeking independence? And is the UN really capable of bringing this long-running conflict to an end? At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people’s lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a ‘voice to the voiceless.’ Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world’s most respected news and current affairs channels. (10 de nov de 2010)
A thirty-year old ceasefire is over in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. That’s according to the pro-independence Polisario Front. It says Moroccan troops have launched an attack in the region. Morocco’s military says it has only set-up a «security cordon» after elements of the Polisario front blocked traffic on the only road linking it Mauritania and the rest of Africa. So, could this be the end of the ceasefire in Western Sahara? (14 de nov de 2020)
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