The Sahrawi government has strongly condemned the speech delivered by Moroccan Foreign Minister at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The government described the speech as containing lies, misinformation, and attempts to distort facts regarding the international status of the Western Sahara issue. This is not the first time the Moroccan government has resorted to such tactics, according to the Sahrawi government, as they attempt to divert attention from their internal structural crisis.
The Sahrawi government took issue with the Moroccan minister's interpretation of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which the government claims was misrepresented. The resolution, according to the Sahrawi government, does not recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and does not establish the Moroccan proposal as the sole basis for a solution. The Sahrawi government emphasized that the Security Council has consistently called for a solution based on three main elements: consistency with the UN Charter, acceptance by both parties, and the right to self-determination for the Sahrawi people.
The Sahrawi government pointed out that Morocco is the party that violated the ceasefire on November 13, 2020, as confirmed by reports from the UN Secretary-General. The government also highlighted that the Security Council has reaffirmed its previous resolutions on Western Sahara, emphasizing the need for a solution that guarantees the right to self-determination for the Sahrawi people. The Sahrawi government accused the Moroccan minister of omitting crucial facts, including the ongoing illegal occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco.
The Sahrawi government criticized the Moroccan minister for not addressing the issue of Morocco's support for terrorist groups and organized crime networks, which threaten regional and international security. The government also accused Morocco of attempting to destabilize the region by flooding it with narcotics and supporting extremist groups. Furthermore, the Sahrawi government pointed out that the Moroccan minister failed to mention Morocco's alliances with "axes of evil" and its use of its citizens as "cannon fodder" to destabilize the region.
The Sahrawi government also took issue with the Moroccan minister's announcement of Morocco's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the period 2028-2029. The government described this move as an insult to the intelligence of the international community, given Morocco's history of violating UN principles and engaging in expansionist and occupation policies. The Sahrawi government argued that Morocco lacks the political and legal qualifications to hold a seat on the UN Security Council.
The Sahrawi government reaffirmed the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and independence, describing it as a "fixed and inalienable" right. The government also emphasized that the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is a "national, regional, and international reality" that cannot be reversed. The Sahrawi government called on the international community to recognize the Sahrawi people's rights and to support their struggle for independence and sovereignty.
The Sahrawi government concluded by stating that the time has come for Morocco to acknowledge that it cannot turn back the clock and that the Sahrawi people will continue their struggle for independence and sovereignty. The government expressed its determination to continue the struggle for the Sahrawi people's rights, despite Morocco's attempts to distort facts and mislead the international community.
Key points
- The Sahrawi government condemns Moroccan Foreign Minister's speech at UN General Assembly, citing misinformation on Western Sahara.
- Moroccan minister accused of omitting crucial facts, including ongoing occupation of Western Sahara.
- Sahrawi government reaffirms Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and independence.
