UN Security Council starts consultation on Sahara issue

Originally published July 14, 2003

The UN security council held on Friday a session behind closed doors to examine the Sahara issue.

Discussions will resume on Wednesday by the Council experts.

Morocco had officially notified to the United Nations secretary general its refusal of the latest plan proposed by the UN secretary general's personal envoy for the Sahara, James Baker.

Morocco also said it remains ready to start dialogue to reach a fair and realistic settlement to the issue.

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