Geneva: Some forty countries reaffirmed on Monday their support for Morocco’s full sovereignty over its Sahara during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC), held until April 4 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. In a statement delivered by Ali Mohamed Saeed Majawar, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Yemen in Geneva, the group highlighted Morocco’s interaction with the United Nations human rights system.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Morocco has engaged for many years in interaction with the United Nations human rights system, especially with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), to promote human rights throughout its entire territory. Saeed Majawar mentioned that the Security Council has recognized the role of the National and Regional Human Rights Commissions in Dakhla and LaSyoune and the interaction between Morocco and the mechanisms under the special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The group welcomed the opening of general consulates by many countries in the cities of Dakhla and LaSyoune, considering them as a means for enhancing economic cooperation and investments for the benefit of local populations, as well as regional and continental development. The Sahara issue, described as a political dispute managed by the Security Council, is acknowledged for the Autonomy Initiative presented by Morocco, which is seen as credible and serious for a political solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara.

The group reaffirmed its support for efforts to relaunch the political process based on the format established during the two round tables in Geneva, in line with Security Council resolutions, particularly the latest resolution 2756 of October 31st, 2024. This aims to achieve a political, realistic, pragmatic, lasting, and compromise-based solution to the regional dispute.

Resolving this regional dispute is seen as a step toward achieving the aspirations of African and Arab peoples regarding integration and development. This objective aligns with Morocco’s continued efforts, as stated by the Yemeni diplomat.