The growing international community’s support for Morocco’s Autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under its sovereignty, marks a milestone for Moroccan diplomacy in addressing the long-standing Sahara regional conflict, says Modern Diplomacy magazine in its latest issue. In an Op-Ed titled:”The Autonomy Plan: Is it the Endgame for the Moroccan Sahara?”, scholar Jamal Ait Laadam says the Moroccan initiative comes in a global political system that is quickly changing to tackle and resolve regional and worldwide conflicts. The Moroccan autonomy initiative, introduced by the North African Kingdom in 2007, presents a logical perspective that includes self-government and can be adapted to multiple situations, adds the analysis, stressing that this initiative illustrates Morocco’s dedication to its national interests and territorial integrity. It promises a better future for the people of the region, puts an end to separation and exile, and promotes reconciliation. The UN Security Council has strongly urged the parties to the Sahara conflict to resume negotiations and reactivate the political process with the participation of Algeria, Morocco, Polisario, and Mauritania.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 21, 2024 17:18 UTC