The occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco is an outstanding case of African colonialism which needs a just solution. The International Court of Justice found in 1975 that the native Sahrawi people are the only sovereign power in Western Sahara. Any proposed solution to this conflict of decolonisation must be decided and approved by the people of Western Sahara alone. The UN cannot allow Morocco to impose a colonial fait accompli in Western Sahara in violation of UN principles. Western Sahara is located in a region that is affected by terrorism, cross-border crime, drug dealing and migration.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 29, 2019 01:07 UTC