Western Sahara
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is not recognized as a State by the United Nations Secretary General but it is recognized by the African Union as a State whose territory covers Western Sahara. The territory of Western Sahara is claimed by Morocco as its sovereign territory.
The Definition of Terrorism in Domestic Law
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic does not define terrorism in a national law.
Adherence to Global and Regional Terrorism Treaties
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic cannot join the United Nations treaties on terrorism as it is not recognized as a State by the United Nations Secretary-General.
It has a State Party to the two regional treaties on terrorism as a member of the African Union.
| Treaty | Adherence |
|---|---|
| 1999 Algiers Convention | State Party |
| 2004 Protocol to the Algiers Convention | State Party |
Laws and Penalties for Terrorist Offences
Terrorism is not criminalized in the laws of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Counterterrorism Capacities and Policies at Domestic Level
The armed forces of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic do not have counterterrorism expertise.
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