Denmark calls for respect of cease-fire agreement between Polisario Front and Morocco.

Copenhagen (Denmark) September 17, 2016 (SPS) - The Danish government called Friday for the withdrawal of military forces from Elguergarat region and the respect of the cease-fire agreement signed between the Polisario Front and Morocco in 1991.

The Danish Foreign Ministry affirmed, in a written response to questions raised by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Danish Parliament, it supports an investigation into Morocco violation of ceasefire, calling on Morocco and the POLISARIO to resume negotiations to reach a final solution to the conflict in Western Sahara.

As it regards the position on the plundering of Western Sahara resources, the Danish Government indicated it notified all companies to be caucious when it comes to economic activities in Western Sahara, stressing that human rights remains a priority in Danish foreign policy.