Moroccan king welcomes UN support for its Western Sahara autonomy plan

Moroccans have been celebrating support from the United Nations for the country’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara.

Although Friday’s vote by the Security Council was divided, it was the strongest endorsement yet for Rabat’s plan to keep sovereignty over the territory.

The UN resolution said that genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Morocco, might be the most feasible solution to the longstanding conflict.

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