Sahrawi tribal sheikhs, notables and elected officials gathered at the residence of Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Regional Council President Khattat Yanja to reaffirm their support for Morocco’s position on the Sahara following recent diplomatic developments.
The meeting, attended by local figures from across the region, focused on the latest developments in the Sahara dispute and the recent statement issued by the Royal Office.
Participants welcomed the diplomatic gains made by Morocco under King Mohammed VI and reiterated their support for the autonomy proposal as a solution to the dispute.
Speakers said the latest developments called for continued coordination among tribal leaders, elected representatives and other local stakeholders in defending Morocco’s territorial integrity.
They also discussed the political implications of the Royal Office statement and the role of Sahrawi notables and elected officials in conveying the positions of communities in the southern provinces.
Those attending reaffirmed their support for the monarchy and called for continued mobilization around Morocco’s Sahara position.
