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UN Backs Morocco's Historic Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara

11/3/2025

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The UN Security Council endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, calling it the most feasible solution to the 50-year conflict, with 11 votes in favor and three abstentions.
King Mohammed VI described the decision as historic and urged dialogue with Algeria and the Polisario Front, which opposes the resolution and demands self-determination.
Celebrations occurred in Morocco, while Algeria's ambassador criticized the resolution for neglecting the Sahrawi people's rights.
The UN peacekeeping mission's mandate in the region has been renewed for another year.

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The UN Security Council endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, calling it the most feasible solution to the 50-year conflict, with 11 votes in favor and three abstentions.
King Mohammed VI described the decision as historic and urged dialogue with Algeria and the Polisario Front, which opposes the resolution and demands self-determination.
Celebrations occurred in Morocco, while Algeria's ambassador criticized the resolution for neglecting the Sahrawi people's rights.
The UN peacekeeping mission's mandate in the region has been renewed for another year.