2024-05-14 03:22:02
This Moroccan initiative remains “the only realistic, credible and forward-looking plan for the region”, maintains the largest think tank in the United Kingdom.
The autonomy plan illustrates “a commitment to a promising political and economic future for the population, while respecting the rule of law, democratic practices and sustainable development”, explains the British think tank in a analysis by Sir Simon Mayall.
According to this retired British army officer and advisor for the Middle East at the Ministry of Defence, “the settlement of the Sahara question would contribute to the security, stability and prosperity of the entire region and, at the same time, would promote the fight against extremism.
Morocco has “clearly demonstrated its commitment to the region over several decades of significant investments, by establishing significant economic and communications infrastructure and generating thousands of jobs,” notes the author of the report. analysis.
Referring to the progress made in the southern provinces of the Kingdom, Sir Simon Mayall noted that it is “one of the most developed regions of Morocco”, with a participation rate of more than 66% during the last elections, held in September 2021.
The UK’s main allies, including France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and the United States, have expressed support for Morocco’s autonomy plan, which they consider “the best way to bring a future of peace and prosperity to the region and put an end to this dispute,” said Mayall, adding that the majority of Arab States, as well as many countries in Africa and the Caribbean, are adopting the same position.
He, on the other hand, deplored the living conditions of the populations sequestered in the Tindouf camps, noting that they depend almost entirely on international humanitarian aid.
He also recalled that the United Kingdom and Morocco share several points in common in terms of commitment to the rule of law, respect for human rights, religious tolerance and pluralism, sustainable development and respect for the environment.
2024-05-14 03:22:02