UN Approves Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara

The United Nations Security Council has recently approved a resolution endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, marking a potential turning point in the 50-year conflict over the disputed territory.

For decades, the Western Sahara conflict has been a contentious issue, with the Algeria-backed Polisario Front seeking independence for the region. However, the recent UN resolution suggests that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty could be the most feasible solution to the long-standing dispute.

According to the resolution, nearly 50 countries have revoked recognition of the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in support of Morocco’s autonomy plan. The resolution also emphasizes the need for negotiations based on autonomy as a means to end the conflict.

While the UN approval of Morocco’s autonomy plan has been met with celebration in Rabat, Algeria has expressed fury over the decision. Despite this, the resolution signifies a potential breakthrough in the decades-long standoff over Western Sahara.

With the support of the United States and other key countries, Morocco’s autonomy plan could pave the way for meaningful negotiations to finally bring an end to the 50-year dispute over Western Sahara.