Brahim Mojtar
Brahim Mokhtar Boumakhrouta (born 18 December 1953, in El Aaiun, Western Sahara) is the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Minister of Cooperation. He is a prominent member of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) diplomatic corps.[1] He has had several postings around the world, both as Polisario representative and SADR ambassador.[2] He has also held two positions in the SADR government, Secretary General of Government (cabinet position) 2001-2003 and Director of Protocol 2003-2007 of the President Mohamed Abdelaziz.
Brahim Mokhtar ابراهيم مختار | |
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| Born | December 18, 1953 |
| Alma mater | University of Málaga, Spain |
| Occupation | Diplomat, Politician |
| Years active | 1976-present |
| Political party | POLISARIO |
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of the SADR |
Mokhtar grew up in El Aaiun and studied economic science at the University of Málaga, Spain. In 1976, he opened the POLISARIO office in Stockholm, Sweden.
Diplomatic postings
- 1976–1978 POLISARIO representative in Stockholm for Nordic countries.
- 1978–1980 Minister Council for West Africa at SADR embassy in Benin.
- 1980–1982 Minister Council for Central America with responsibility for Caribbean islands at SADR embassy in Panama.
- 1982–1987 SADR Ambassador for Mozambique and Southern Africa.
- 1987–1995 SADR Ambassador for Ethiopia, OAU and East Africa.
- 1987–1995 Permanent representative at Organization for African Unity for SADR.
- 1995–2001 POLISARIO representative in London for the United Kingdom & Ireland.[3]
- 2001–2003 Secretary General of Government, SADR Government.
- 2003–2007 Director of Protocol, President of SADR.
- 2007–2012 POLISARIO representative in Stockholm for Nordic countries.
- 2012 SADR Delegate Minister for Africa.[4]
- 2012–current SADR Minister of Cooperation.[5]
Mokhtar has also carried out punctual diplomatic missions in 74 countries on behalf of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
References
- Shelly, Toby (2004). Endgame in the Western Sahara. Zed Books. p. 23. ISBN 978-1-84277-340-6.
- "A Nation Lost In The Desert". The Times. 1 February 1999. Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
- Castellino, Joshua (2000). International law and self-determination. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. p. xi. ISBN 90-411-1409-2.
- "President of Republic appoints new government". Sahara Press Service. 2012-01-03. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
- "President of Republic makes small adjustments at government level (official)". SPS. 2012-09-22. Archived from the original on 2015-10-24. Retrieved 2012-09-25.