Morocco and France accused of disregarding UN decolonization resolutions on Western Sahara, and reviving the colonial practices and injustices of the 19th century.
It is argued that France, by ignoring international law, has granted control over Western Sahara to Morocco without merit or authority, driven solely by colonial motives. This act, disrespects UN resolutions and undermines both the UN Security Council—where France is a permanent member—and European judicial authority.
It is further claimed that Morocco and France are “master and pupil” in restoring 19th-century colonial rule over Western Sahara, with France allegedly supporting Morocco’s control since 1975. It is emphasized that Western Sahara’s people would continue resisting these attempts to take their land, with strong support from international law and legitimacy on their side.
It also noted that October marked significant legal wins for the Sahrawi cause, as the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that trade agreements between Morocco and the EU, which included resources from the occupied Sahrawi territories, were unlawful.
