International support is intensifying for the Moroccan autonomy plan in Western Sahara. There France Recently validated Rabat’s proposal, which provides for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty for this region disputed for decades. This Moroccan initiative is trying to provide a solution to the conflict between the Cherifian kingdom to the Polisario Front, supported by Algeria. The situation has been tense since November 2020, the date on which the Polisario retired from the 1991 ceasefire agreement, reviving concerns about regional stability.
A remarkable American military presence
The arrival of an American military delegation in Laâyoune this week marks a significant step in the involvement of the United States in the region. According to the Moroccan press, The three American representatives conducted strategic interviews with Alexander Ivanko, special representative of the UN Secretary General for Western Sahara and Chief of Minurso, as well as with General Fakhrul Ahsan, commander of peacekeepers. These discussions bear witness to the particular attention that Washington brings to the evolution of the situation on the ground.
Monitoring and evaluation of strategic positions
The American mission has carried out aerial recognition of the observation points of the MINURSO located west of the Sable Wall. This meticulous inspection by helicopter reveals the will of the United States to directly assess the security situation and peacekeeping systems. The movements of diplomatic delegations to Sahara occidental allow Collect updated information on the evolution of the conflict, particularly since the breakdown of the ceasefire by the Polisario Front.
-A new diplomatic dynamic
The timing of this American military visit coincides with major changes in Washington: Donald Trump’s official return to the presidency and the appointment of Marco Rubio at the head of the State Department. These political upheavals in the United States could influence the American position on the Saharan case. The presence of this military delegation suggests that Washington maintains its commitment in the resolution of the conflict, while the France has already clearly displayed its support for the Moroccan position. This convergence of Western powers could redefine regional balances and accelerate the search for a sustainable political solution to Western Sahara conflict.
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