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Western Sahara: Statement by Secretary Clinton on Aminatou Haidar - U.S. Joins U.N. Call for Fifth Round of Talks on Conflict

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Aminatou Haidar, right. (Photo Courtesy Saharauiak)

I was pleased to hear of the government of Morocco's decision to re-admit Aminatou Haidar -- a Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Prize recipient -- on humanitarian grounds following her month-long hunger strike in Spain. This humanitarian gesture is reflective of the true spirit and generosity of the Moroccan government and people, and underscores the urgency of finding a permanent solution to the Western Sahara conflict. I join United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in calling for a fifth round of formal UN - sponsored Manhasset talks at the earliest possible date. I also want to express our strong support for personal envoy Christopher Ross and his efforts to find a solution.


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