Keywords: UN General Assembly


Global momentum grows for Palestinian statehood amid Gaza war

Three-quarters of United Nations member states have recognized or plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, signaling a significant shift in international policy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Australia became the latest country to pledge its support, announcing its intent to back Palestinian......

UN General Assembly Omar Hilale calls for collective mobilization against mass atrocities

Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Omar Hilale, serving as co-chair of the Friends of the Responsibility to Protect Group, emphasized the urgent need for a shared commitment to protect populations from mass atrocities. Speaking on behalf of the group, which includes......

ICJ to review Israel's legal duties in Palestinian territories

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has scheduled public hearings from April 28 to May 2, 2025, to issue an advisory opinion on Israel's legal responsibilities regarding UN operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. The hearings are the result of a UN General Assembly resolution passed......

Senegal Deepens Economic Ties with Morocco Under New Administration

In a significant diplomatic development, Senegal's Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall, visited Rabat this week to deliver a message from newly-elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to King Mohammed VI, signaling a commitment to strengthen the nations' longstanding......

Algeria Urged to Acknowledge Failure of Separatist Project in Sahara

Morocco’s ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, emphasized the growing international support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara during a Fourth Committee session of the UN General Assembly in New York. He highlighted that over 100 member states across various regions endorse......

Sierra Leone Backs Morocco's Autonomy Plan for Sahara at UN General Assembly

Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's autonomy initiative as a solution to the long-standing Sahara dispute. The announcement came during a meeting of the Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Ambassador Amara Sowa, Sierra Leone's Deputy Permanent......

Gabon Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan in Sahara Dispute

At the United Nations headquarters in New York, Gabon has renewed its backing for Morocco's territorial claims over Sahara and endorsed the Kingdom's autonomy plan as a solution to the long-standing regional dispute.  During a meeting of the UN General Assembly's Fourth Committee, Gabon's......

Guatemala Reaffirms Strong Stance on Morocco's Sahara Autonomy Plan

In a significant diplomatic development, Guatemala has reiterated its unwavering support for Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed Sahara region. This reaffirmation came during a recent session of the United Nations General Assembly's Fourth Committee, where Guatemala's Deputy Permanent......

UAE Bolsters Morocco's Sovereignty Claim at UN, Underscoring Deepening Diplomatic and Economic Ties

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reaffirmed its robust support for Morocco's sovereignty and territorial integrity during a recent United Nations General Assembly meeting. Emirati representative Abdalla Al Zarooni emphasized the UAE's unwavering stance alongside Morocco in both regional and......