The Security Council votes in favor of Morocco’s plan for autonomy in the Sahara
On Friday, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Morocco’s plan for autonomy in the Moroccan Sahara, renewing the peacekeeping mission for one year. The Security Council considered that granting the Sahara real autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty “may be the most feasible solution.” The Security Council called on all parties to engage in negotiations based on the autonomy plan that Morocco first presented to the United Nations in 2007.
Russia, China and Pakistan abstained from voting, while Algeria did not vote.
The remaining 11 Council members voted in favor of the resolution, which also renewed the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in the Sahara. Moroccan government for one year.
The approval of the resolution before the most powerful body in the United Nations represents the strongest endorsement yet of Morocco’s plan to support the autonomy plan, which also enjoys the support of most European Union members and a growing number of African allies.
The resolution considers that “true autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty could constitute the most feasible solution.” The autonomy plan, which Morocco submitted for the first time to the United Nations in 2007, stipulates the establishment of a local legislative, executive, and judicial authority for the Moroccan Sahara, elected by its residents, while Rabat controls defense, foreign, and religious affairs. Participation in local administration and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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