Rabat:The United Nations Security Council's decision not to renew Minurso's mandate marks a pivotal shift in the ongoing process of resolving the Moroccan Sahara issue. This development underscores the consolidation of Morocco's autonomy plan as the sole foundation for political discussions, according to French geopolitical expert Emmanuel Dupuy.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Dupuy, the head of the Institute for Prospective and Security in Europe (IPSE), highlighted the implications of this decision in a statement. He emphasized that the reconsideration of the UN mission, which has been in place for 35 years, is indicative of the enduring challenges that have affected its mandate.

Dupuy further explained that this situation necessitates a focus on a political approach grounded in Security Council Resolution 2797, which serves as the primary reference framework for resolving the conflict. He pointed out the significance of the increased importance given to Morocco's autonomy plan in the political process as a major accomplishment.

He added that once the political settlement principle, with Morocco's autonomy plan at its core, is accepted, there will be no turning back. Dupuy noted that the October 30 vote at the UN Security Council should be viewed in the context of broader diplomatic dynamics, which establish the autonomy plan as the exclusive basis for a settlement.