Colombia has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, and reiterated its position in favor of a “political, fair and lasting” solution to the Sahara issue, on the basis of the Moroccan autonomy plan. This came during the talks a visiting delegation of Colombian senators held with Moroccan officials in Rabat this week. “We reiterate the support of Colombia and its institutions to the proposal of autonomy proposed by Morocco,” said Jaime Duran Barrera, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Colombian Senate. The Colombian lawmakers also condemned the “inhumane practices” inflicted on the populations sequestrated in the Polisario-run Tindouf camps. Thus, Morocco’s sovereignty over its territory is an important element to “promote peace and stability in the Maghreb and Sahel region”, the text underlines.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 31, 2019 14:48 UTC