فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Brussels – The Belgian capital Brussels, and several other cities in Belgium, witnessed extensive celebrations organized by members of the Moroccan community to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the victorious Green March, which was launched on November 6, 1975, under the leadership of the late King Hassan II, to complete territorial unity and recover the southern provinces.
Details of Celebrations in the Moroccan Community
Moroccan community associations in Belgium, in coordination with the Kingdom’s consulates general, organized diverse activities including symbolic marches, historical seminars, and artistic performances reflecting the strong bonds between Moroccans residing abroad and their homeland. Participants raised national flags, sang the national anthem, and chanted slogans affirming adherence to the Moroccanness of the Sahara and loyalty to the revered Alaouite Throne.
These celebrations come in the context of overwhelming national joy resulting from the UN Security Council’s adoption, on October 31, 2025, of a resolution supporting the autonomy proposal under Moroccan sovereignty as a realistic and credible solution to the artificial dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. Celebrants expressed their pride in this diplomatic achievement, which enhances Morocco’s international standing and confirms the legitimacy of its first national cause.
Historical Context and Significance of the 50th Anniversary
The Green March, in which 350,000 peaceful volunteers participated, is the largest popular march in modern history, leading to the signing of the Madrid Agreement and the withdrawal of Spanish colonialism from the Sahara. In its 50th edition, the anniversary has become an occasion to recall the legacy of struggle and renew commitment to the ongoing development march in the southern provinces, through infrastructure projects and renewable energy.
Community representatives emphasized that these celebrations strengthen Moroccan identity among new generations born in the diaspora and contribute to transmitting values of unity and solidarity. The events also called for enhancing cooperation between Morocco and Belgium, especially in the fields of economy and culture, with emphasis on the community’s role as a civilizational bridge.
Reactions and International Response
The celebrations received extensive Belgian media coverage, with participation from local political figures who praised the spirit of peace that characterized the Green March. This comes at a time when Morocco is celebrating internally with popular marches in Rabat and Laayoune, and cultural events in Paris and other countries, reflecting the international momentum of the national cause.
These celebrations affirm the commitment of Moroccans abroad to the development march and defense of territorial unity, and renew the pledge to continue the peaceful struggle for a strong, united Morocco.
