{"id":1929,"date":"2024-08-14T18:03:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T18:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatique.ma\/en\/?p=1929"},"modified":"2024-08-14T22:13:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T22:13:51","slug":"algeria-financing-the-polisario-while-suppressing-kabyle-aspirations-a-double-standard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatique.ma\/en\/algeria-financing-the-polisario-while-suppressing-kabyle-aspirations-a-double-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"Algeria: Financing the Polisario While Suppressing Kabyle Aspirations – A Double Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Algeria\u2019s Double Standard: Funding the Polisario While Suppressing Kabyle Aspirations \u2013 A Comprehensive Review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Earlier, Omar Hilale, Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, addressed a strongly-worded letter to the President and members of the Security Council in response to provocative statements made by Lounes Mokrane, the Secretary-General of the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regarding the Western Sahara issue. This incident reflects the ongoing tensions between Morocco and Algeria and the complexities of the Western Sahara conflict.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Context and Objectives of the Response<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

During a meeting chaired by Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, Omar Hilale expressed his dissatisfaction with Lounes Mokrane\u2019s comments on Western Sahara, an issue that was not on the meeting’s agenda. Hilale accused Algeria of diverting attention from the main topic of the meeting, which focused on Security Council reform and African representation, by escalating the conflict with Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Criticisms and Responses<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hilale criticized the Algerian statements, considering them irrelevant and misleading. He noted that instead of proposing practical measures to address African representation in the Security Council, the Algerian representative resorted to false information and misleading evidence, reflecting Algeria\u2019s ongoing hostility towards Morocco and its obsession with the Western Sahara issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. The Western Sahara Issue: Hilale\u2019s Response<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hilale firmly rejected Algeria\u2019s claims regarding Western Sahara. He asserted that Western Sahara was and will remain part of Morocco, pointing out that history, international law, UN reports, and the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinions do not describe Western Sahara as a \u201ccolonial land.\u201d He explained that the Western Sahara issue was definitively resolved by the Green March, acknowledging UN Resolution 3458\/B that recorded the Madrid Agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. The Principle of Self-Determination and Double Standards<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hilale criticized Algeria\u2019s selective interpretation of the principle of self-determination, noting that Algeria overlooks the fact that this principle does not apply to territories that are part of a sovereign state. He also emphasized that Morocco\u2019s autonomy initiative represents a contemporary and democratic exercise of self-determination, receiving broad international support, including from France, a permanent member of the Security Council.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Regional Development and False Accusations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hilale responded to Algerian claims about natural resources in Western Sahara, confirming that no UN report or Security Council resolution has supported these claims. He pointed out that Morocco has invested $8 billion in developing Western Sahara, making the region an attractive destination for foreign investors, whereas Algeria has used its resources to fund and arm the Polisario Front.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Algerian Contradictions and Hilale\u2019s Recommendations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hilale criticized Algeria\u2019s contradictory stance towards Security Council resolutions, noting that Algeria refuses to adhere to resolutions while simultaneously demanding their implementation. He expressed hope that Algeria would focus on the continent\u2019s interests during the remainder of its Security Council term rather than promoting its national agenda against Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Algerian Double Standards: Supporting the Polisario While Denying Self-Determination for the Kabyle People<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hilale\u2019s statements highlight the clear contradiction in Algeria\u2019s stance, which strongly supports the self-determination of the Polisario Front while denying this right to the Kabyle people within its own borders. This contradiction reflects double standards and raises questions about the consistency of Algerian policies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Omar Hilale\u2019s responses shed light on the diplomatic tensions between Morocco and Algeria and highlight the complexities of the Western Sahara conflict. Hilale\u2019s speech underscores Morocco\u2019s commitment to defending its position on Western Sahara and reveals the challenges of reaching constructive solutions within the framework of international law, amidst Algeria\u2019s contradictory policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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