A new report by the U.S. Institute of Peace published earlier this week stated that France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty is a decisive step toward ending the Sahara conflict.
The same source mentioned that France’s decision to end its neutrality in this conflict reflects and strengthens a growing international consensus in support of Morocco’s sovereignty claims.
It emphasized that the European opposition to Morocco’s sovereignty claims has waned in recent years, spurred by increased trade between Morocco and Europe, and emboldened by the U.S. recognition of Moroccan sovereignty.
This shift in stance, it added, has led to a similar alignment among most Arab League and African Union states.
The US report underscored that “the Sahrawi people have no option other than a negotiated settlement, with the Moroccan autonomy becoming the de facto settlement.”
“The Sahrawi people and Algeria should negotiate terms of peace before the status quo becomes permanent,” it emphasized.
The same source mentioned that “the best option for them is now to seize the opportunity to negotiate for best-possible peace terms with Morocco.”
It emphasized that international momentum is entirely on Morocco’s side and that continued denial of this reality by the Polisario Front and Algeria will only result in a less favorable final settlement.
Modern Diplomacy report also stated that France’s recent endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara strengthens the international consensus around Morocco’s position.
It highlighted that France’s support is influenced by Morocco’s strategic importance, robust economic ties, and shared historical bonds.
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