فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Washington – November 2, 2025 – In a charged diplomatic context, the Moroccan community in the state of Florida, USA, organized a spontaneous celebration on November 2, 2025, to mark the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 regarding the Moroccan Sahara. The celebration was held in the city of Orlando, which is home to an active Moroccan community comprising thousands of individuals, and included a convoy of cars and motorcycles that toured the city streets, raising Moroccan flags and chanting slogans expressing national pride such as “Long live the Moroccan Sahara” and “Long live the King.” Men, women, and children participated in the event, wearing traditional costumes and national colors, reflecting optimism about the diplomatic victory.
Celebration Details
The convoy included trucks equipped with large electronic display screens showing celebratory messages, such as “Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Green March and Security Council Resolution 2797,” accompanied by images of UN headquarters and maps highlighting the Kingdom’s territorial integrity. The event was documented through a video published by Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) agency on the X platform, showing the convoy at the intersection of Westwood Boulevard, with a background of palm trees and traffic signals confirming the location in Florida. Participants in the video expressed their happiness, saying: “We are here in Orlando to celebrate this great day that made us all happy,” emphasizing that “the Sahara is always Moroccan.”
This celebration comes as part of a wide wave of events in Morocco and its diaspora, where thousands of Moroccans in cities such as Rabat, Marrakech, and Laayoune took to the streets following the adoption of the resolution on October 31, 2025, raising flags and setting off fireworks. In Florida, the activity focused on the diplomatic aspect, with signs praising “international recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara,” although the resolution does not explicitly mention this. The event reflects the activity of the Moroccan community in the United States, which often organizes cultural and diplomatic events to support the Kingdom’s positions, especially in Orlando and Miami.
Background of Resolution 2797
The Security Council adopted Resolution 2797 on October 31, 2025, extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until October 31, 2026, and encouraging negotiations “based on the Moroccan autonomy proposal” as a realistic basis for a lasting solution. The resolution received 11 votes in favor and 3 abstentions (China, Pakistan, Russia), with Algeria not participating in the vote. Morocco sees this as a positive development strengthening its position, especially with U.S. support describing the proposal as “realistic and credible,” and France confirming that “autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the framework for resolving the issue.” The United Kingdom, Sierra Leone, and Greece also praised the proposal as a basis for dialogue.
However, the resolution raises international controversy. The Polisario Front rejected the text, considering it “unbalanced” and “not recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty,” demanding respect for the right to self-determination through a referendum. Algeria criticized the lack of balance and the disregard for Polisario proposals, while Russia, China, and Pakistan abstained due to insufficient focus on the principle of self-determination enshrined in the UN Charter. These views reflect the ongoing international division, where the West supports the Moroccan proposal as a practical solution, while others insist on a comprehensive solution.
Voting Table on Resolution 2797
To clarify the vote and positions, here is a table summarizing voting details based on UN data:
| Country/Category | Vote | Main Position |
|---|---|---|
| United States | In favor | Sees Moroccan proposal as sole basis for lasting solution, calls for engagement in negotiations. |
| France | In favor | Autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the appropriate framework for solution. |
| United Kingdom | In favor | Moroccan proposal most credible and realistic as basis for negotiations. |
| Panama | In favor | Recognizes Morocco’s efforts and sees proposal as suitable for sustainable solution. |
| Sierra Leone | In favor | There is international momentum for Moroccan initiative as negotiable solution. |
| Slovenia | In favor | Supports progress toward just solution, taking into account all parties’ positions. |
| Denmark | In favor | Proposal is good basis, but does not recognize Morocco’s sovereignty. |
| Greece, Somalia, Guyana | In favor | Hope for good-faith negotiations for acceptable solution ensuring self-determination. |
| China | Abstained | Resolution did not address all concerns; political solution needed through dialogue. |
| Pakistan | Abstained | Does not address principle of self-determination in UN Charter. |
| Russia | Abstained | Text is unbalanced; peace process should be given another chance with focus on self-determination. |
| Algeria | Non-participation | Criticizes lack of balance and disregard for Polisario proposals; rejects favoring one option. |
Historical and Regional Implications
Historically, the resolution represents a development in Security Council positions, compared to previous resolutions such as 2703 (2023) and 2654 (2022), which extended MINURSO’s mandate without explicit reference to the Moroccan proposal as the sole basis. It coincides with Moroccan diplomatic campaigns, including the opening of consulates in the Sahara by countries such as the United States and African nations. However, the dispute has continued since 1975, with Algeria supporting the Polisario, and international observers call for resumption of negotiations under UN envoy Staffan de Mistura’s supervision to avoid military escalation.
In conclusion, the celebration in Orlando expresses Moroccan optimism about the resolution as a diplomatic victory, but also highlights the need for balanced dialogue to avoid deepening regional disagreements, taking into account all parties’ views to achieve sustainable peace.
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