Western Sahara's struggle for independence from Morocco faces waning international and African support.

Western Sahara's struggle for independence from Morocco appears to be losing momentum, as support for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) wanes in Africa and internationally. The UN peace plan from 1991, which proposed a referendum for the people of Western Sahara to decide on their sovereignty, has not been fully implemented. Many African countries have either withdrawn recognition of the SADR or put it on hold, pending resolution of the conflict. The US, Spain, and France have recognized Morocco's autonomy plan, which could indicate waning global support for SADR's independence. South Africa and Algeria, SADR's staunchest supporters, are also reportedly losing heart, as they perceive less support for SADR and more for Morocco's claim to sovereignty. SADR's ambassador to South Africa, Mohamed Beisat, dismisses these claims as Moroccan propaganda and insists that the only opinion that counts is that of the people of Western Sahara.

August 16, 2024
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