فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Paris – October 31, 2025 – The Champs-Élysées, one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks, witnessed spontaneous and massive celebrations by members of the Moroccan diaspora and supporters of territorial unity immediately following the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2756 (2024) with a majority of 12 affirmative votes. The resolution recognizes Morocco’s autonomy plan under its sovereignty as the “most viable” solution to the Western Sahara conflict. Celebrants waved Moroccan flags and chanted slogans like “The Sahara is Moroccan” and “Dima Maghrib” (Always Morocco), expressing joy over a historic diplomatic victory coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Green March.
Celebration Scenes: Flags and Chants in Front of the Arc de Triomphe
A video posted on X by the account @Moroccolitik (link: https://x.com/Moroccolitik/status/1984375716226437418) captured nighttime moments of the gathering, where thousands assembled in front of the Arc de Triomphe. The footage shows:
- Red Moroccan flags waving high, with banners reading “CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES DIMA MAGHRIB” (Champs-Élysées Always Morocco).
- Patriotic chants such as “Sawt Al-Hassan Yunadi” (The Voice of Hassan Calls) and “Morocco United.”
- Blue and red lights from police vehicles illuminating the area, with French riot police (CRS) deployed to maintain order.
The atmosphere blended overwhelming joy with tension, as police partially closed the avenue and intervened to disperse small groups without major incidents. Participants included young people and Moroccan families residing in France, dressed in winter clothing, expressing pride in the “clear conquest” as described by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in his Royal Address.
Diplomatic Context: UN Victory Ignites Celebrations
The resolution was adopted in New York this evening, with only abstentions from Russia and Mozambique and no veto, extending the MINURSO mandate for another year and requesting an update to the autonomy plan as the sole basis for negotiations. This achievement sparked similar celebrations in Moroccan cities like Rabat, Casablanca, and Laayoune, as well as diaspora gatherings across Europe. In Paris, the Champs-Élysées has become a symbol for Moroccan celebrations, as seen in previous events like the 2022 World Cup.
Official and Public Reactions
- Moroccan Community in France: Expressed “pride in wise leadership,” viewing the resolution as “international confirmation of the Moroccan Sahara.”
- French Authorities: Allowed the gathering with heavy security presence, affirming respect for peaceful expression.
- Social Media: The video spread rapidly under hashtags #MoroccanSahara, #UNSecurityCouncilResolution2025, #ChampsElyseesDimaMaghrib, garnering millions of views.
Impact on Tourism and Bilateral Relations
These celebrations are expected to strengthen Moroccan-French ties, especially after Paris’s official support for Moroccan sovereignty. They also promote Saharan tourism, with projections of a 20% increase in visitors to the southern provinces in 2026.
These festivities in the heart of Paris reflect national cohesion and growing international support for territorial integrity, paving the way for the autonomy plan’s implementation phase.
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