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Guterres Highlights Self-Determination Rights in Western Sahara
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres' report reaffirmed the Sahrawi people's inalienable right to self-determination, expressing concern over the human rights situation in the occupied territory administered by Morocco. The International Union criticized the occupation authorities for blocking the UN High Commissioner for Refugees' Office from entering Western Sahara since 2015, despite repeated requests for technical visits. He emphasized the importance of conducting free and meaningful consultations with the Sahrawi people to ensure they can choose their future, as the political process continues under the leadership of Special Envoy Stéphane Dujarric, who has participated in negotiations bringing the parties together to find a solution that respects the right to self-determination in accordance with Security Council resolutions. Guterres also expressed deep concern regarding human rights in the region, where activists and Sahrawis face restrictions, threats, and arbitrary arrests by Moroccan authorities, with international observers still barred from accessing areas protesting rights violations. In conclusion, he recommended extending the MINURSO mission's mandate until October 31, 2027, to continue monitoring the situation and supporting progress in the political process toward resolving the conflict.
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