A political settlement of the Sahara would be possible if Algeria had showed political will, "said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mr Taib Fassi Fihri.

The Sahara is an "integral part" of Morocco and Guinea will always side with Morocco, Guinean President, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara said.

Ahmeddou Ould Souilem, a leading founding member of the Algeria-backed separatist movement of Polisario who recently returned to Morocco, said "politically, Polisario does not exist as it acts on Algeria's orders".

The Yemeni paper (Diyar) said on Sunday, that the return of Mr. Ahmadou Ould Souilem,  founding member of the Polisario Front, who recently joined homeland is the "natural situation that should prevail," arguing that this return and statements, "show Souilem’s great attachment to his country" Morocco.

Asharq Al Awsat daily in its July 15, citing U.S. official sources, denied rumors that have circulated in recent weeks, according to which the new U.S. administration has changed its position on Sahara issue.