Keywords: Autonomy Plan


Ahmed Aboutaleb: Former Rotterdam Mayor Questions the Continued Role of MINURSO

Former Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb has called into question the continued relevance of the United Nations Mission (MINURSO), arguing that developments surrounding the political process and growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative warrant reconsideration of the mission’s......

Russia’s UN Veto: A New Diplomatic Opening for Morocco

Russia’s decision to veto a United States-sponsored draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council on October 30, 2026, has introduced a new dimension into international discussions over the Moroccan Sahara. Although Moscow’s move was not an endorsement of Morocco’s position,......

Moroccan Sahara: Omar Hilale Responds to Algeria at the Security Council and Denounces the Stalemate

The Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, reacted strongly on Friday, October 30, 2026, in New York, to the statements made by his Algerian counterpart, Amar Bendjama, during a Security Council session dedicated to Western Sahara. In an intervention marked by tense diplomatic......

Moroccan Sahara: Germany Reaffirms Support for Autonomy Plan Ahead of UN Vote

Germany has reaffirmed its support for the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara and called for serious and good-faith negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations. This position comes as the Security Council vote on renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Organization of......

Moroccan Sahara: US Draft UN Resolution Backs Autonomy Plan as Sole Viable Solution

The United States has proposed a significant shift in the United Nations’ approach to the Moroccan Sahara dispute, placing an expanded and updated Moroccan autonomy plan at the heart of a proposed political settlement. The draft resolution also calls for a major restructuring of the UN mission......

Morocco’s rising influence reshapes North African geopolitics and challenges Spain’s strategic outlook

Morocco’s growing importance in Washington’s strategic calculations is becoming a significant factor in the evolving balance of power across North Africa and the western Mediterranean. As Rabat expands its international partnerships and strengthens its economic and security ties with major......

Moroccan Sahara: Polisario Challenges Staffan de Mistura’s Position on Future Talks

Disagreements over the framework for future negotiations on the Moroccan Sahara are adding pressure to the United Nations-led political process, after the Polisario Front reportedly threatened to reconsider its cooperation with UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy Staffan de Mistura. The movement’s......

Dominican Republic Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity and Autonomy Plan at the United Nations

The Dominican Republic has reiterated its support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, backing the Kingdom’s autonomy initiative as a basis for resolving the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara during discussions at the United Nations. Addressing the UN General Assembly’s......

The Gambia Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over the Moroccan Sahara at the United Nations

The Gambia has reiterated its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara, renewing its backing for the Moroccan autonomy plan during discussions at the United Nations Fourth Committee on Monday. Addressing the committee, the Gambian representative reaffirmed Banjul’s support......