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Six African countries reaffirm support for Morocco’s Sahara plan

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Six African countries reaffirm support for Morocco’s Sahara plan

The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Benin, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau and Togo have renewed their support for Morocco’s proposed autonomy plan for the Sahara. Their representatives also called for political dialogue to continue and welcomed Security Council Resolution 2797, according to the ANG agency.

The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Benin, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau and Togo reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative for Western Sahara in New York on Monday. The six countries called for political dialogue to continue in order to achieve a lasting solution, according to the ANG agency.

Speaking before the Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, their representatives highlighted the credibility of the Moroccan plan and the importance of diplomatic efforts to resolve the regional conflict. The Gambia also reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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