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Expanding diplomatic support for Moroccan Sahara autonomy

Overview

Diplomatic momentum for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Western Sahara has continued during the United Nations General Assembly. Saudi Arabia and Qatar reaffirmed their support, while Mauritius officially shifted its position, with Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful describing autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as the ‘most credible solution’ and the ‘most realistic, fairest, and most sustainable solution’ following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797.

Guinea-Bissau also renewed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, with Foreign Minister Fatumata Jau characterizing the stance as ‘clear, constant and without ambiguity.’ During meetings of the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, Chile expressed support for the 2007 autonomy plan as a ‘fair, lasting, and acceptable political solution,’ while Ecuador characterized the initiative as the ‘only serious, credible, and realistic proposal.’ Representing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Bahrain reaffirmed that any final resolution must respect Morocco’s sovereignty.

In a significant policy shift, the United States has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council proposing that Moroccan autonomy be recognized as the ‘sole feasible solution’ and the only framework for negotiations. This draft removes references to a referendum and proposes replacing the MINURSO peacekeeping mission with a special political mission, MINUSO. The proposal suggests reducing uniformed personnel by at least half by January 2027 and replacing the term ‘people of Western Sahara’ with ‘Sahrawi components.’

In response to the upcoming vote, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to coordinate diplomatic efforts regarding the U.S.-drafted resolution. A vote on the resolution is expected on October 31.

Entities

United Nations · Morocco · Nasser Bourita · MINURSO · United States

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Morocco engages Russia over Western Sahara UN resolution

    Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita consulted with Russia's Sergey Lavrov regarding a US-drafted UN resolution that proposes restructuring the peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    United States proposes Moroccan autonomy plan as sole Sahara solution

    A US-led UN Security Council draft resolution proposes Moroccan autonomy as the only viable solution for the Sahara, planning to replace the MINURSO peacekeeping mission with a political mission by 2027.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    UN Fourth Committee adopts Western Sahara resolution with 152 votes

    The UN Fourth Committee adopted a resolution on Western Sahara with 152 votes in favor, referencing Morocco's autonomy proposal. The US and Israel voted against, while Morocco and Algeria voted in favor.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Algeria reaffirms support for Sahrawi self-determination at UN

    At the United Nations, Algeria reaffirmed its support for the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination in Western Sahara, calling it an unfinished decolonization process.

  5. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Morocco's UN Ambassador advocates autonomy plan for Sahara

    Morocco’s UN Ambassador Omar Hilale stated that UN Resolution 2797 shifts the Sahara dispute toward a final political settlement based on Morocco’s autonomy initiative.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Saudi Arabia and Qatar back Morocco autonomy plan at UN

    At the UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia and Qatar backed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, while Algerian representatives advocated for Sahrawi self-determination and independence.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Chile, Ecuador, and GCC reaffirm support for Moroccan Sahara autonomy plan

    Chile, Ecuador, and the Gulf Cooperation Council have reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and its autonomy initiative during UN General Assembly meetings.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Morocco gains diplomatic support for Sahara sovereignty at UN

    At the UN General Assembly, Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, while Mauritius shifted its position to recognize Morocco's autonomy plan as the most credible solution.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Mauritius recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara as most credible solution

    Mauritius has shifted its stance on the Moroccan Sahara, declaring that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most credible and sustainable solution to the regional dispute.

Sources

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