UN Diplomacy & Western Sahara: The Polisario’s UN representative, Sidi Mohamed Omar, reiterated a hard line against “half-solutions,” ahead of fresh Security Council briefings on MINURSO and the UN process. Security Council Context: A new look at what changed since Resolution 2797 puts Morocco’s autonomy plan and self-determination language back in focus as the Sahara file heads to the Council again in October. Regional Backing: The UAE reaffirmed support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty, including a long-running alignment that even reached Laayoune with a consulate opening. Algeria’s Position: Abdelmadjid Tebboune again framed Algeria as backing Sahrawi self-determination while dismissing “more Sahrawi than the Sahrawis” claims, even as his remarks drew criticism for contradicting Resolution 2797. Human Rights & Surveillance: Amnesty reports Morocco’s spyware system targeting Sahrawi activists and civil society, linking surveillance to smear campaigns and judicial harassment. Film & Activism: At the Zurich Film Festival, Greta Thunberg backed the premiere of “My Home of Wind and Sand,” spotlighting Sahrawi activist Najla Mohamed Lamin and calling out international “hypocrisy.” Politics in Spain: Spain’s Senate advanced a Sahrawi nationality bill but narrowed it to a two-year residence requirement, keeping the debate tied to Western Sahara’s legacy.