The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep regret over the recent U.S. position in support of Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the sole solution to the Western Sahara conflict.
In an official statement, Algeria described the U.S. stance as “contrary to the principles of international law and United Nations resolutions,” stressing that Washington, as a permanent member of the Security Council, “should be more committed to upholding international legality.”
The statement reaffirmed the legal nature of the conflict, stating that the issue of Western Sahara falls within the framework of “an incomplete decolonization process,” and that the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination “has yet to be fulfilled in accordance with international standards.”
The ministry highlighted that Western Sahara remains classified by the UN as a non-self-governing territory, emphasizing that “any non-neutral stance does not help resolve the conflict but rather complicates efforts to reach a just and lasting solution.”
The statement concluded by asserting that the legal facts surrounding the issue “are established and confirmed by all relevant United Nations bodies, including the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the International Court of Justice.”
This statement comes amid escalating tensions between Algeria and Morocco over the issue, while international efforts to reach a political settlement to the decades-long conflict continue.
