INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sahara question.Historically rooted in a territorial dispute between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (proclaimed by the Polisario
Front) and the Kingdom of Morocco, the Western Sahara conflict started in 1975 when Spain withdrew from the region.With a promised
attributing the enduring Sahara dispute as the linchpin in their deliberations on potential BRICS involvement.Photo Internet
reproduction.Johannesburg is abuzz, prepping for the BRICS summit slated for August 24th.This high-profile congregation, representing
powerhouses Brazil, Russia, India, China, and host nation South Africa, will converge to discuss international cooperation.While the absence
since quashed these rumors, firmly stating their non-participation.The plot thickened when it surfaced that an official invite had indeed
pinpointing what they perceive as South African provocations during the invite process, and insinuating haphazard selection criteria for
invitees.Morocco sees an ulterior motive in this intricate geopolitical dance, suspecting South Africa of harboring a covert agenda behind
absence of any formal induction procedures.In the backdrop of this diplomatic drama, the ongoing plight of Sahrawis in refugee camps in
this saga.Renowned for its pursuit of global affiliations promoting development and security, Morocco perceives a BRICS alliance as
potentially beneficial.However, its unyielding Sahara stance, juxtaposed with South African reproach, casts a long shadow over its
participation in any Pretoria-led summit.
