UN Security Council Backs Morocco’s Western Sahara Plan

UN Security Council Backs Morocco’s Western Sahara Plan in Divisive Vote

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. The vote took place on November 1, 2025, and was characterized by significant division among council members.

The resolution backs Morocco’s proposal as a "serious, credible, and realistic" basis for a negotiated political solution. This marks a shift in the UN’s stance, moving towards a more explicit endorsement of the Moroccan framework.

Western Sahara has been a disputed territory since 1975, following Spain’s withdrawal. Morocco annexed the territory, but the Polisario Front independence movement, which proclaimed the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), has been seeking full independence with support from Algeria.

The Security Council’s decision comes after a period of heightened tensions in the region. The vote reflects differing perspectives among the permanent and non-permanent members of the council regarding the path forward for resolving the long-standing conflict.

The adoption of the resolution highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Western Sahara. It is expected to have significant implications for future negotiations and the ongoing efforts to find a lasting resolution to the dispute.

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