Several British MPs have urged their government to recognize Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Sahara territory, describing the North African Kingdom as UK’s second oldest ally and a reliable partner. Morocco is also “a reliable strategic partner, which pursues all the attributes of a modern democracy. The British MP sees Morocco as thriving democracy where the rule of law is protected and people can debate and challenge one another without fear of retribution. Between 700,000 and 1 million British tourists visit Morocco every year. “I am one of the MPs who have been to Laayoune and I saw for myself the effects of that economic development on the Sahrawi people”, he said, affirming that more economic development will help ending the Sahara conflict.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 10, 2024 15:38 UTC