Estonian University Examines Western Sahara Dispute

Tartu University in Estonia focused on the Western Sahara conflict during a lecture that addressed its legitimacy and the obstacles to achieving a peaceful resolution. The presentation included a review of the history of the issue, from Spanish colonization to Morocco's invasion in 1975. The Sahrawi diplomat affirmed that the legal status of the territory proves that it is not Moroccan sovereign territory, and that the use of force and reliance on occupation do not negate the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination. He explained that ongoing human rights and humanitarian issues persist, alongside continued exploitation of natural resources and landmines. He pointed out that recent European Court of Justice rulings confirm that agreements with Morocco do not apply to Western Sahara without the consent of its people. A lasting solution, he emphasized, requires enabling the Sahrawi people to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination and independence, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and international law.

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