Every November 6, Morocco vibrates with national anthems and colors to celebrate the green march. An event which marked the history of the kingdom and which strengthened national unity around the cause of the Moroccan Sahara. Launched in 1975 under the leadership of the late Hassan II, this historic march makes the hearts of Moroccans beat to this day.
More than 350,000 Moroccan men and women responded to the call and advanced peacefully towards the Moroccan Sahara, armed only with the national flag and the Koran, thus symbolizing a legitimate and peaceful demand for the recovery of this territory. Even today, this symbolization remains marked in the hearts and minds of younger generations. Another support for the Moroccan Sahara autonomy plan. The autonomy plan for the Moroccan Sahara finds additional support in UN Resolution 2756, extending the mandate of MINURSO until October 31, 2025, voted unanimously, with the exception of two abstentions.
A major turning point in the national cause? Approached by Hespress FR, Mohamed Elghet Malainine, political scientist confirms that “Today we are celebrating the 49th anniversary of the Green March, a historic event which marked the history of Morocco and continues to resonate as a strong symbol of national unity, patriotism and peaceful determination. This anniversary is much more than just a commemoration; he embodies Morocco’s perseverance for the recovery of its territory and for the establishment of a lasting and realistic peace in the region”.
This anniversary takes on particular significance this year, he continued, because it also highlights the strengthened geopolitical position of Morocco, which, with the support of the international community, continues to promote the autonomy proposal for its southern provinces as a realistic solution. and durable to conflict. The international community, through the Security Council, has consolidated its support for this Moroccan proposal, rejecting any option that could lead to the creation of a new state, a solution deemed unrealistic and impractical. Since the adoption of resolution 24-48 in 2018, the Security Council has remained consistent in its position, ruling out any idea of partitioning the territory.
At the same time, adds our speaker: “ Today, it is important to remember that attempts at destabilization and steps to indefinitely prolong this conflict no longer find significant support at the international level. Morocco, which has become a respected regional power, offers concrete and viable solutions for a peaceful future in the region. The geostrategic balance of power also testifies to this favorable momentum in favor of Morocco.”.
For Algeria, this situation represents a historic setback, the political scientist announces with a touch of humor, a challenge to its repeated maneuvers. The latest episode highlighted an unprecedented move on his part, when his representative chose to leave the Security Council room rather than participate in the vote. This action, which amounts to a refusal to participate in the decisions of the highest international institution, is nothing less than a vain attempt to disrupt a process already well underway and supported by a majority of nations.
Mohamed Elghet Malainine also notes that “this surreal gesture is also revealing of the embarrassment and lack of strategic vision of Algerian diplomacy. By attempting to resurrect abandoned proposals, such as that of the division of the Sahara, Algeria shows that it is disconnected from current realities and the aspirations of the international community”.
On this commemorative day, our interlocutor proudly indicates, Morocco reaffirms its unwavering commitment to peace and development for the southern provinces. “The Green March was not only a historic act of recovery of our territory; it remains a symbol of the strength of our nation and its ambitious and resolute future”, he concludes.
