UN Security Council Unanimously Endorses Annexation, Again
The UN Security Council has, once again, endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, echoing the Trump administration's 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty. This 'realistic' approach conveniently sidesteps UN resolutions calling for a referendum on self-determination for the Sahrawi people, a commitment originally brokered by the UN itself in 1991. Funny how international law becomes
mere suggestion when a powerful ally wants its territorial claims rubber-stamped, isn't it? One might wonder if 'autonomy' for an occupied territory, unilaterally declared by the occupier, is the new global standard for decolonization. Apparently, the 'rules-based order' applies selectively: for some, self-determination is a sacred right; for others, it's a quaint aspiration easily traded for
geopolitical favors. The US, with its long history of backing colonial powers, continues this tradition, ensuring UN principles remain a buffet, not a binding contract.