Frente POLISARIO Reiterates Call for Independence
On June 16, 2026, Dr. Sidi Mohamed Omar, a prominent member of the National Secretariat and the representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations, delivered a powerful statement affirming the unwavering commitment of the Sahrawi people to their struggle for self-determination and independence from Moroccan colonial rule. Speaking during the Substantive Session of the Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) at the UN headquarters in New York, Dr. Omar emphasized that the Sahrawi people will never accept the current colonial situation imposed by Morocco and will persist in their legitimate resistance until their rights are recognized and restored.
In his remarks, Dr. Omar reiterated that the Frente POLISARIO serves as the sole and legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people, a designation supported by various resolutions of the UN General Assembly and the Security Council. He highlighted the historical context of the Sahrawi struggle, recalling that the Special Committee placed Western Sahara on its agenda sixty-three years ago, acknowledging the inalienable right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination, as outlined in General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV). This resolution is considered fundamental to the mission of the Committee.
For more than six decades, the Sahrawi people have awaited the UN's full commitment to the decolonization process of Western Sahara, in line with the aforementioned resolution. Dr. Omar pointed out that a visit by the Committee to Western Sahara in 1975 revealed two critical facts: first, an overwhelming majority of Sahrawis expressed support for independence, unequivocally rejecting any form of integration with Morocco or Mauritania; second, the Frente POLISARIO emerged as the leading political force in the region, garnering widespread support from the local population for its independence agenda. These assertions, he maintained, remain as relevant today as they were decades ago.
Addressing the pressing need for a resolution to the ongoing conflict, Dr. Omar stated that the path toward the complete decolonization of Western Sahara—the last remaining colony in Africa—is clear. The Sahrawi people must be afforded the opportunity to exercise their right to self-determination through a free and fair electoral process. He underscored that the right of the Sahrawi people to determine their political future is both inalienable and non-negotiable, asserting that neither Morocco nor any foreign entity has the authority to diminish their rights or dictate their destiny.
In conclusion, Dr. Omar reaffirmed the commitment of the Frente POLISARIO to achieving a fair and lasting peace while contributing positively to the decolonization of Western Sahara. He honored the sacrifices of the Sahrawi martyrs, vowing that the people would steadfastly resist the Moroccan colonial presence and continue their legitimate struggle for the recognition of their inalienable rights to self-determination and independence.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
