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| UN Security Council Resolution 2797 | ||
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 United Nations flag | ||
| Date | 31 October 2025 | |
| Meeting no. | 9489 | |
| Code | S/RES/2797 (Document) | |
| Subject | The situation concerning Western Sahara | |
| Result | Adopted | |
| Security Council composition | ||
Permanent members | ||
Non-permanent members | ||
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 was adopted on 31 October 2025 by the United Nations Security Council concerning the situation in Western Sahara. The resolution extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 October 2026 and recognized the Moroccan autonomy plan as a political solution. [1][2]
Background
[edit]Since 1991, MINURSO has been responsible for monitoring the ceasefire between Morocco and the Polisario Front, and for supporting efforts toward a political settlement of the conflict. In previous resolutions, the Council had called for “a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, providing for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.” [3][4]
Moroccan Autonomy Plan
[edit]The Moroccan Autonomy Plan is a proposal presented by Morocco to the United Nations in April 2007 as a framework for resolving the Western Sahara conflict. Under the plan, Western Sahara would become an autonomous region within the Kingdom of Morocco, with its own local parliament and executive authorities, while Morocco would retain control over national defense, foreign policy, and monetary matters. The proposal was officially transmitted to the UN Secretary-General in 2007 and welcomed by several members of the United Nations Security Council as "serious and credible."[5][6][7][8]
Adoption
[edit]Resolution 2797 was adopted with 11 votes in favour, 3 abstentions (Russia, China, Pakistan), and 1 non-participation (Algeria). The resolution was co-sponsored by the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and several other members.[9]
Content
[edit]The resolution:
- Extends MINURSO’s mandate until 31 October 2026.
- Recognizes Morocco’s autonomy plan as “a genuine and viable solution.”
- Reaffirms support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to facilitate negotiations.
- Calls upon all parties Morocco, the Polisario Front, Algeria, and Mauritania to resume talks without preconditions and in good faith.
- Encourages confidence-building measures and regional cooperation.[10][11][12]
Reactions
[edit]Morocco
[edit]The Moroccan government welcomed the adoption as a “historic diplomatic victory,” describing it as international recognition of the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty.[13]
Polisario Front
[edit]The Polisario Front rejected the resolution, calling it a “deviation from the right to self-determination” and accusing the Security Council of undermining the UN’s decolonization principles.[14]
See also
[edit]- United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
- Western Sahara conflict
- United Nations Security Council Resolution 2756 (2024)
External links
[edit]- S/RES/2797 (2025) – Official text of the Security Council resolution
- Morocco World News report
- El País – UN endorses Moroccan autonomy plan
References
[edit]- ^ Reuters – UN Security Council backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara (31 Oct 2025)
- ^ France24 – UN extends MINURSO, endorses Morocco autonomy plan (2025)
- ^ BBC News – Background to the Western Sahara conflict (2024)
- ^ Al Jazeera – UN extends MINURSO amid divisions over Western Sahara (2025)
- ^ United Nations Press Release SC/9005 (April 2007) – Morocco submits autonomy plan for Western Sahara
- ^ Reuters – Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara gains broad UN support (2025)
- ^ United Nations Press Release SC/9005 (2007) – Morocco submits autonomy plan for Western Sahara
- ^ BBC News – What is Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara? (2025)
- ^ Associated Press – UN Security Council adopts resolution endorsing Morocco's plan (2025)
- ^ France24 – UN extends MINURSO mandate and endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan (2025)
- ^ Associated Press – UN adopts resolution extending MINURSO, calling autonomy plan viable (2025)
- ^ Al Jazeera – UN divided but backs Morocco autonomy plan for Western Sahara (2025)
- ^ Morocco World News – UN adopts resolution recognizing Morocco’s autonomy plan (2025)
- ^ Sahara Press Service – Polisario rejects UN resolution 2797 (2025)
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