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Polisario Front

Asked by Sir Andrew MitchellConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 May 2025UIN 46686

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organisation.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Government has robust processes in place for reviewing the list of proscribed organisations. However, the Government does not routinely comment on whether or not an organisation is being considered for proscription. The UK continues to support UN-led efforts to reach a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution, based on compromise, which will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.

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