UN Security Council supports Morocco's sovereignty in Western Sahara!

UN Security Council supports Morocco's sovereignty in Western Sahara!

On November 1, 2025, the UN Security Council passed a landmark resolution reinforcing Morocco's claim to Western Sahara. The Moroccans received strong support from the USA, while eleven out of fifteen member states voted in favor of the proposal. Russia, China and Pakistan abstained from voting, and Algeria kept its distance by staying away from the vote. This could be interpreted as a sign of the ongoing tensions between the parties involved in the region.

The resolution calls for the parties to the conflict to negotiate immediately, without preconditions, to reach a viable political solution that ensures the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. This is particularly important as the Polisario Front, which is supported by Algeria, also lays claim to the area and seeks to form an independent state.

Fireworks of joy in Morocco

After the vote, Morocco erupted in jubilant joy. The streets were filled with people celebrating, organizing car parades and hailing the decision as a historic turning point. King Mohammed VI spoke of significant progress in the effort to bring the region under Moroccan sovereignty.

The resolution provides for the possibility of establishing Western Sahara as an autonomous region within Morocco. In this way, the long-running conflict, which has lasted for over 50 years, could finally find a way to end. The proposed autonomy plan, initiated by Morocco in 2007, envisages the establishment of a local legislative, executive and judicial power elected by the residents.

Global support for Morocco's plan

In recent years, Morocco's position internationally has gained momentum. Leading nations such as the USA, Israel and France have recognized the autonomy plan, giving further impetus to the change of perspective in the region. US Ambassador Mike Waltz expressed optimism and suggested that regional peace may be within reach.

But Polisario supporters are dissatisfied. They are calling for a referendum on independence and sharply criticize the resolution. The Algerian UN Ambassador Amar Bendjama emphasized that the future of Western Sahara belongs to the affected people and cannot be determined from outside. A Polisario spokesman explained that the resolution does not represent a recognition of Moroccan sovereignty and is therefore in an area of ​​diplomatic tension.

The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara will continue in the coming months to provide a stable framework for negotiations with several hundred soldiers and officials remaining on site. The road remains rocky, however, as the region's history and the intense fighting between the Moroccan army and the Polisario movement continue to shape the landscape.

Overall, it is clear that developments in Western Sahara are being followed closely both in the region and internationally. The next steps will be crucial to finding a lasting peaceful solution.