The UN Security Council has formally endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only basis for resolving the long-standing Western Sahara conflict, a move that is bound to have far-reaching consequences.
This decision, passed in a recent resolution, marks a dramatic shift from the UN’s traditional stance of seeking a “mutually acceptable” solution between Morocco and the Polisario Front.
The vote has deeply fractured the international community, with key nations such as Algeria and South Africa abstaining in protest. They argue the process undermines the principle of self-determination for the Sahrawi people.
This endorsement signals growing Western support for Morocco’s claim and represents a major diplomatic setback for the Polisario Front, which has vowed to continue its struggle. The resolution deepens tensions in one of Africa’s longest-running territorial disputes.
