Keywords: Political settlement


MINURSO’s Future: French Professor Calls for a New Approach to the Moroccan Sahara Issue

The debate surrounding the future of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) is increasingly bringing questions about the effectiveness of the existing diplomatic framework into focus. French international relations expert Jérôme Besnard argues that the......

MINURSO Mandate Debate: Christophe Boutin Highlights Growing Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

The latest developments at the United Nations Security Council over the MINURSO mandate have renewed attention on Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a proposed framework for resolving the regional dispute. French political scientist and academic Christophe Boutin considers the outcome a significant......

UN Security Council: Bahrain Renews Backing for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative

Bahrain has reiterated its support for Morocco’s sovereignty and its autonomy initiative during discussions at the United Nations Security Council, reaffirming a diplomatic position it describes as consistent and unchanged. Speaking on Friday following the Council’s vote on the non-renewal......

UN Security Council: Liberia Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal for a Lasting Political Solution

Liberia has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty as a framework for reaching a lasting political solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, during discussions at the United Nations Security Council on Friday. The position was expressed......

UN Security Council strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned what it described as continuing and escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, particularly strikes targeting civil aviation infrastructure and the energy sector that reportedly caused civilian deaths and injuries. In a statement issued......

Liberia Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative on the Moroccan Sahara

UNITED NATIONS — Liberia has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty, describing the proposal as a realistic basis for advancing United Nations-led efforts to resolve the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. Addressing the Fourth Committee......

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......

Benin Renews Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative on the Moroccan Sahara at the United Nations

Benin has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a basis for resolving the Moroccan Sahara issue, calling on the parties concerned to use the proposal as a framework for renewed dialogue and a lasting political settlement. The position was reaffirmed on Monday before the United......

Moroccan Sahara: Togo Backs Morocco’s Sovereignty and UN-Led Political Process

NEW YORK — Togo has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative for the Moroccan Sahara, reaffirming its backing for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during discussions at the United Nations in New York. Addressing the UN General Assembly’s Fourth......