AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Vote: The General Assembly’s Fourth Committee adopted its Western Sahara resolution by 152 votes to two, with seven abstentions. Morocco and Algeria both voted in favor; the United States and Israel voted against. A US request for recorded votes on all committee drafts—not just this text—ended the usual no-vote practice. The resolution keeps Western Sahara on the UN decolonisation agenda, affirms self-determination and references Security Council Resolution 2797, which makes Morocco’s autonomy plan a basis for negotiations. The vote drew competing claims over what it means for the dispute. UN Talks: With a MINURSO mandate vote approaching, the Polisario has challenged envoy Staffan de Mistura’s neutrality over the role of autonomy in talks, while saying it is not abandoning negotiations. The Sahrawis for Peace movement urged it not to suspend cooperation with the envoy. Prisoners: President Brahim Ghali has called on UN Secretary-General António Guterres to intervene over Sahrawi prisoners on hunger strike in Moroccan jails.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
