فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
At the conclusion of the Regional Seminar of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization (Committee of 24), held in Dili, Timor-Leste, tensions flared once again between Morocco and Algeria over the Moroccan Sahara issue. The session dedicated to the right of reply turned into a heated diplomatic exchange between the two delegations.
The Algerian delegation launched a harsh verbal attack against Morocco, accusing it of “continuously targeting Algeria” in its speeches on the regional dispute. Claiming neutrality, the Algerian representative insisted that Algeria is not a party to the conflict.
However, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Omar Hilale, delivered a firm and evidence-backed response. He openly challenged Algeria’s claims, stating:
“Who created the Polisario? Algeria.
Where is this entity based? On Algerian soil.
Who funds it? Algeria.
Who leads diplomatic campaigns against Morocco? Algeria.”
Ambassador Hilale emphasized that Algeria bears direct responsibility for the existence and support of the Polisario, pointing out that the country is mentioned at least five times in every UN Security Council resolution related to the conflict. He asserted that Algeria’s constant objections to the resumption of the political process are a major obstacle to achieving a just and lasting solution.
Hilale also criticized Algeria’s use of “outdated rhetoric” rooted in the 1990s, ignoring recent Security Council resolutions that increasingly support Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative and recognize the failure of the referendum option. He noted the contradiction in Algeria’s rejection of Morocco’s proposal, which has gained strong international backing.
Responding to Algeria’s portrayal of itself as a historic supporter of liberation movements, Hilale remarked:
“That might have been true in the 1960s, but today, Algeria has become a hub for instability, hosting terrorist groups and separatist movements that threaten the security of the entire region.”
He argued that Algeria’s policies have fueled unrest across the Maghreb and the Sahel, contributing to the rise of terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS in the Greater Sahara.
In a powerful closing statement, Ambassador Hilale called out Algeria’s double standards regarding self-determination:
“If you truly believe in the right to self-determination, start by granting it to the people of Kabylia, who have been demanding it for decades—long before the Algerian state even existed.”
Source: Fes News Media
