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Macron to Moroccan Parliament: Western Sahara’s Future Lies Under Moroccan Sovereignty

France Affirms Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western ⁣Sahara in Historic Address

In a landmark speech delivered to the Moroccan Parliament,⁤ French ​President Emmanuel Macron declared France’s unwavering recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over​ Western⁢ Sahara. This declaration, ⁣made‍ on Tuesday, marks ​a significant development ⁢in the long-standing dispute over the territory. ⁣

Macron’s ​address, delivered to both houses of the Moroccan ‌Parliament, emphasized that ‌France sees the ‍”present and future of the Sahara” as intrinsically linked ‍to Moroccan sovereignty. This statement goes beyond previous French positions, which often ⁣advocated for‌ a negotiated solution ‍through the United Nations.

The Western‍ Sahara ​dispute has been ⁢a point of contention for decades. Morocco claims the​ territory as an⁢ integral part of its nation, while the Polisario Front, a Sahrawi liberation movement, seeks independence. The ​sahara-conflict/” title=”Morocco Edges Closer to Final Resolution in Western Sahara Conflict”>international community remains divided, with some countries recognizing Morocco’s claim while others‌ support ‍the Polisario Front’s right to self-determination.

Macron’s statement signals​ a potential shift in the international landscape regarding the Western‍ Sahara issue. France, as a permanent member

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