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In a letter to the members of the UN Security Council, Morocco debunked a series of allegations used by Algeria to deny its responsibility over the continuing suffering of the population held in the Tindouf camps. The letter was sent by Morocco’s representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, in response to Algerian claims put forward […]
The Sahara conflict seems to be heading towards a settlement under Morocco’s Sovereignty, as emerged from a closed-door meeting on the issue, held on Monday, April 14, at the United Nations Security Council. During the meeting, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, pleaded vehemently for renewed diplomatic momentum to reach […]
The United Nations Security Council is set to convene a session later this month to receive an in-depth briefing on the current situation in Libya, according to the Security Council Report on February 2. The session, which will be led by the UN representative in Libya, will address the country’s ongoing security, political, and humanitarian […]
Morocco, whose sovereign, King Mohammed VI, chairs the Al-Quds Committee, pleaded, Monday in New York, in favor of respecting the ceasefire in Gaza, while expressing hope for the launch of a genuine peace process in the Middle East. “The ceasefire agreement should pave the way for the reconstruction of what was destroyed by the war, […]
Head of the Kabylia independence movement (MAK) Ferhat Mhenni wrote to the representative of Algeria at the UN in New York, whose country is assuming the rotating presidency of the security council, asking for the Kabyle people’s right to self-determination and independence to be listed on the agenda. In a letter to Algeria’s Ammar Benjamaa, […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted before the United Nations Security Council the establishment by Morocco and the United States of the UN Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence to reinforce and coordinate efforts in digital cooperation, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). “This summer, the U.S. and Morocco established a group […]
Algeria tried in vain to omit itself from being mentioned in the latest UN Security Council resolution on the Sahara that called on it to resume roundtables as a main party to the Sahara conflict. The resolution renewing the mandate of the UN mission in the Sahara, considered 2007- the year Morocco submitted its autonomy […]
The UN Security Council decided on Thursday to extend the MINURSO mandate for another year, until 31 October 2025, reaffirming support for Moroccan autonomy initiative offering lasting & peaceful solution to the Sahara regional conflict. The new resolution 2756 was adopted with an overwhelming majority. Twelve members of the Council voted in favor, two abstained […]
The United States backs a Security Council reform that would offer Africa two permanent seats, Reuters reported, adding that Washington also supports a rotating seat for small island nations. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told Reuters however that the new UN Security Council members would not have veto power, which shall remain limited […]
UN Security Council members voiced concerns over recent tensions in Libya, urging all Libyan actors and institutions to avoid unilateral actions that could escalate conflicts and deepen divisions. The council members called on Thursday for a de-escalation of tensions, urging Libyan leaders to refrain from using force, threats, or economic pressure, and to seek a […]