Archive · 1 Jun 2025
UK Calls Morocco's Western Sahara Plan 'Most Credible'
The UK's foreign minister, David Lammy, has said that Morocco's plan for Western Sahara is the best way to solve the ongoing dispute.
Western Sahara has been claimed by both Morocco and the Polisario Front, backed by Algeria.
The UK previously supported self-determination for the region, but now believes Morocco's autonomy plan is the most realistic solution.
The UN is involved, aiming to hold a referendum, but Morocco opposes independence as an option.
Lammy hopes for a resolution soon, before the dispute reaches 50 years in November.
British FM David Lammy stated Morocco's autonomy plan is most credible for Western Sahara.
The UK has shifted its stance, previously supporting self-determination.
Western Sahara is claimed by both Morocco and the Polisario Front.
The UN has a peacekeeping mission and aims for a referendum.
Lammy urged parties to engage positively with the UN-led political process.
- Who
- David Lammy, British Foreign Minister and Nasser Bourita, Moroccan counterpart.
- What
- The UK considers Morocco's autonomy proposal the most credible solution for Western Sahara.
- When
- Announced on Sunday
- Where
- Rabat, Morocco
- Why
- To find a lasting solution to the dispute over Western Sahara.
Pro-Independence Advocates
Moroccan Government
Western Sahara's Future
Pro-Independence Advocates
The Polisario Front advocates for complete independence.
Moroccan Government
Morocco proposes an autonomy plan.
- Country Involved
- Morocco
- Opposing Group
- Polisario Front
- Morocco's Autonomy Plan Year
- 2007
- UN Status of Western Sahara
- Non-self-governing territory
- International Organization Involvement
- United Nations