London Backs Morocco’s Sahara Plan
- In a shift after nearly 50 years of neutrality, the United kingdom is now supporting Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.
- British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the plan "the most credible, viable and pragmatic base" for resolving the long-standing dispute.
- The Polisario Front, which has been in conflict with Morocco since 2020, advocates for a self-determination referendum that includes the option of independence.
The United Kingdom has thrown its weight behind Morocco’s autonomy plan concerning Western Sahara, marking a significant foreign policy adjustment. This move, revealed in Rabat, shows the UK’s support for the 2007 initiative, which proposes an autonomous system under Moroccan sovereignty.The UK views this as the most practical route to resolving the decades-long dispute, a key stance that could redefine regional dynamics. This strategic backing aims to foster enhanced economic partnerships adn spur infrastructure ventures in the region, signaling a commitment to stability. News directory 3 is following this story closely as it unfolds. Explore how this decision reshapes allegiances and what it foretells about future collaborations.
UK Backs Moroccan Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara
Updated June 1, 2025
In a shift after nearly 50 years of neutrality, the United kingdom is now supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. The UK, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, announced its backing of the 2007 initiative in Rabat on Sunday. The Moroccan Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara offers an autonomic system under Moroccan sovereignty.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the plan “the most credible, viable and pragmatic base” for resolving the long-standing dispute. Moroccan Foreign Minister Naser Burita highlighted the declaration as a “important turn” for a key state within the United Nations’ group of friends of Western Sahara.
The Polisario Front, which has been in conflict with Morocco since 2020, advocates for a self-determination referendum that includes the option of independence. Morocco currently administers 80% of the territory, while the Polisario Front controls the remaining 20% from refugee camps in Tinduf, Algeria.