Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Farhan Haq denied claims that Staffan de Mistura’s partition proposal for the Sahara was tabled as an official motion.
During a press conference, Haq said there was no official proposal on the table.
He clarified that de Mistura, within the framework of his consultations with the parties, merely briefed the Security Council on the progress of the process, emphasizing that efforts remain focused on continuing dialogue until the scheduled consultations in April 2025.
Backed by its diplomatic successes and the recognition of its sovereignty by several world powers, Morocco moved to downplay de Mistura’s statements.
The issue of partition is considered a red line that cannot be crossed, especially after Morocco has staked its claim on the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty, which the UN has supported as a realistic and credible solution to the conflict since 2007.
De Mistura’s statement, although indicating the need to reassess all options, marks a significant turning point. For Morocco, the path to the “April 2025 consultations” should be marked by clarification and reinforcement of the autonomy plan.
This plan, which has been strongly backed by Security Council resolutions, is the only option that Morocco considers a legitimate and lasting solution. Hence, it needs to intensify its diplomatic efforts to clarify how this plan offers a just and realistic solution.
As for de Mistura, he realizes that his mission has reached a crossroads. If no tangible progress is made in the upcoming discussions, the Special Envoy has hinted at the possibility of resigning, placing the onus on all parties to reach a robust political solution that definitively rules out “partitioning the land.”
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