Keywords: United Nations Security Council


Joe Wilson: Washington Urged to Sanction Algeria and Designate Polisario as a Terrorist Organization

A new diplomatic controversy in Washington has emerged following Russia’s veto of a US-backed United Nations Security Council resolution, prompting Republican Congressman Joe Wilson to demand tougher measures against Algeria and the Polisario Front. His proposals include sanctions under American......

MINURSO Mandate Decision: Expert Highlights Growing International Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative

The latest developments surrounding the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) have reignited discussions over the future framework for resolving the regional dispute, with Moroccan-American academic Mohamed Daadaoui describing the decision not to renew the mission’s......

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: Omar Hilale Responds Sharply to Algeria’s Ambassador Over Moroccan Sahara

A diplomatic confrontation between Morocco and Algeria unfolded at the United Nations Security Council following a vote on a US-sponsored draft resolution concerning the Moroccan Sahara, which failed to pass after Russia exercised its veto. The exchange brought Morocco’s Permanent Representative......

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: 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 Adds 10 Individuals to National Terrorism Sanctions List

Morocco has expanded its domestic sanctions framework against terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, adding 10 individuals to its national sanctions list following a unanimous decision by the country’s competent authority. The decision was taken on Monday, October 19,......

Morocco Reaffirms Sahara Autonomy Plan as El Mansouri Sets Out Government Priorities

Morocco’s government has reiterated its commitment to defending the Kingdom’s territorial integrity while placing renewed emphasis on economic development, social inclusion and regional investment. Addressing both chambers of Parliament in Rabat on Monday, Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra......