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Morocco World
3 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Comoros Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara
Rabat – The Union of the Comoros has reiterated its strong support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan as a solution to the Western Sahara conflict during a recent regional seminar organized by the UN Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) in Dili, Timor-Leste. Speaking at the seminar, the Comoros' Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ismail Chanfi, described Morocco's 2007 Autonomy Plan as a 'serious, credible, and solid' basis for finding a political solution to the regional dispute. He said the plan is in line with international law and has received widespread international support as a realistic and constructive approach. 'More and more UN member states are backing this initiative, which proves its strength and relevance,' Chanfi said. He added that the Autonomy Plan is part of the momentum created by UN Security Council resolutions, especially those calling for a lasting, practical, and agreed-upon political solution to the issue of Western Sahara. Chanfi also expressed his country's firm commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, especially respect for the territorial integrity of member states and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. He called for increased support for the UN Secretary-General's efforts to find a political solution based on Morocco's Autonomy Plan. The diplomat commended Morocco's active participation in the political process led by the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, Staffan de Mistura. He also encouraged all parties involved in the dispute to join this 'positive dynamic.' On another note, Ambassador Chanfi commended Morocco for its major efforts to promote social and economic development in its southern provinces. He pointed to large investments in infrastructure, education, health, and renewable energy as proof of Morocco's serious commitment to improving the lives of local people. He noted that the Western Sahara region benefits from projects launched as part of the 2015 New Development Model for the Southern Provinces. These efforts, he said, have turned the region into a real development hub and have improved human development indicators. Morocco's position on Western Sahara has been enjoying international momentum, with major countries like the US, France, and – just recently – the UK, endorsing the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity Tags: autonomy planComorospoliticsWestern sahara
Morocco World
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Hilale Lectures Algeria's Regime on Regional Destabilization, Hypocrisy, and Support of Separatism
Rabat — Omar Hilale, Morocco's Permanent Ambassador to the UN, has reiterated the Algerian regime's direct involvement in challenging Morocco's territorial integrity in a final statement as part of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization (C24). Hilale's statement came in response to Algeria's regime claims, arguing that Algeria is not a party to the Western Sahara dispute. In his response, the Moroccan ambassador recalled his recent statements on Algeria's responsibility in the dispute, noting that what he previously said are 'real and documented facts openly assumed by Algeria.' Earlier this week, Hilale stressed how Algeria has been using the separatist Polisario group as a political tool to challenge Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara. 'Despite Morocco's commitments and the UN's sustained efforts, the political process to resolve this regional dispute continues to be hindered by Algeria's delaying tactics,' Hilale said, recalling Algeria's repeated attempts to obfuscate its role in the Western Sahara dispute. In response to Hilale's remarks, the Algerian delegation accused Morocco of targeting Algiers during the event and has once again shirked the country's responsibility in the dispute, despite financing, arming, training, and harboring the Polisario Front and backing its independence claims in Western Sahara. Algeria's continued delusions Responding to Algeria's claims, Hilale dismissed the Algerian regime's claims, saying: 'Who created the Polisario? It was Algeria. Where is it located? On Algerian territory. Who finds it? Algeria. Who leads diplomatic campaigns against Morocco? Again, it's Algeria.' Hilale also shut down Algeria's regime observer allegations, noting that the country suffers from an 'incurable schizopehrinic pathology.' 'It claims not to be a party, yet has been blocking the resumption of the political process for the past three years, thus obstructing a political resolution of this regional dispute,' he added. Algeria has been blocking the UN-led political process, frequently renewing its reluctance to engage in UN-sponsored roundtable talks. The Algerian regime prefers to refer to itself as merely an observer, despite its direct involvement in the dispute, declining to engage in UN talks to contribute to finding a realistic and pragmatic solution. Hilale recalled how Algeria's narrative is 'stuck in the year 2000 and completely ignores the major developments of the past 25 years.' 'Why does Algeria never refer to Security Council resolutions since 2000? Because they contradict Algeria's foundational position, having buried the referendum, recognizing the pre-eminence of Morocco's autonomy initiative, explicating assigning responsibility to Algeria, and acknowledging the international momentum behind the Moroccan initiative,' Hilale added. Recently, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita said that over 116 countries now support the Moroccan initiative, in addition to the major recognitions of Morocco's territorial integrity by powerhouses like the US and France. 'Mecca' of destabilization Echoing Bourita's remarks, Hilale debunked the Algerian regime's narrative, noting that if Algeria 'wants to lend credibility to its discourse, it should first grant this right to the people living on its own territory – the Kabyle people – who demand for self-determinations dates back to well before the very creation of the Algerian regime.' He also described Algeria as the 'Mecca' of destabilization, terrorist groups, separatism, and 'all those who take up arms against their own countries.' Hilale's remarks came amid growing appeals from politicians who urge their countries — including the US, UK, and France — to designate the separatist group as a terrorist organization. Tags: Algeria and the Western SaharaAlgeria and Western Sahara
