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Morocco's Legitimacy Challenged
The Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly (152 votes) to reaffirm that Western Sahara remains an non-autonomous territory still under decolonization. This outcome disappointed Morocco, which attempted to obstruct the vote. Member states supported the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination, emphasizing that the issue of sovereignty must stem from the will of the people, without external interference or impositions. Algeria also reaffirmed its steadfast support for a just and lasting solution based on the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination, considering that international law supersedes attempts to legitimize the colonial status quo. The vote confirms that the international community insists that any agreement on the future of Western Sahara must respect the wishes of the indigenous population, rather than serve the interests of external parties or occupying forces.
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