No country in the world, apart from Morocco itself, had recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.

Argentina is (traditionally) second most populated country to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over its southern provinces.

Another deadlock ensued, during which Morocco made it known that it was readying a proposal for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty.

Disputes over Moroccan sovereignty were links in the chain of events that led to World War I.

An assembly of Saharan tribal leaders duly acknowledged Moroccan sovereignty.

On 27 December 2005, Sudan became one of the few states to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.

December 27 Sudan becomes the first state to support Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara.

The United Nations and most countries do not recognize either Moroccan sovereignty over the area, or the self-declared Sahrawi republic.

As of 2006, no U.N. member state has recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.

Sudan is one of the states that recognise Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.