The Polisario Front continues to demand the independence of Western Sahara, but there is no result in sight. Morocco seeks to maintain the autonomous status in the region.
The Security Council of the United Nations (UN) renewed this Thursday for one more year, until October 31, 2025, the mandate of the peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara (Minurso).
The Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and the Polisario FrontIt is one of the oldest in Africa. The resolution, negotiated until the last minute during recent weeks, was approved by 12 votes and two abstentions.
Before the vote, Algeria attempted to introduce amendments regarding the human rights situation in the Sahara. The text highlights that “A realistic, feasible, durable and mutually acceptable solution” is needed. by the parties, who are asked to return to the negotiating table – interrupted since 2019 – “without preconditions and in good faith.”
the appeal to negotiations have little chance of succeedingsince Morocco and the Polisario remain fixed in their positions – autonomy versus independence –, without seeking to reach a compromise.
HE Breaking diplomatic relations between Morocco and Algeria in 2021 it also makes this return to negotiations difficult, since Morocco refuses to do so if Algeria is not present, arguing that it is this neighboring State that makes the decisions, given the authority it has over the Polisario, which finances and weapon. .
Source: Observadora
