Paris, France – The 49th European Coordinating Conference for Solidarity with the Sahrawi People (EUCOCO) convened in Paris, marking what officials are calling a moment of significant symbolic importance. The conference, held this weekend, brings together activists, policymakers, and supporters from across Europe to discuss the ongoing situation in Western Sahara.
Abi Bouchraya Bachir, advisor to the President of the Sahrawi Republic for Natural Resources and Legal Affairs, emphasized the importance of holding the EUCOCO conference in the French capital. “The fact that this 49th edition of EUCOCO is taking place in Paris carries considerable symbolic weight,” he stated. “It underscores the continued European commitment to finding a just and lasting solution for the Sahrawi people.”
The EUCOCO conference serves as a crucial platform for raising awareness about the Western Sahara conflict and mobilizing support for the Sahrawi cause. Discussions typically center on issues such as human rights, self-determination, and the exploitation of natural resources in the disputed territory. This year’s conference is expected to address the recent developments in the region and explore new strategies for achieving a peaceful resolution.
DZWatch will continue to follow the developments from the EUCOCO conference and provide updates on the situation in Western Sahara.
The Western Sahara remains a contested territory, with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) claiming sovereignty over the region. The conflict has persisted for decades, causing displacement and hardship for the Sahrawi people. International efforts to mediate a solution have so far been unsuccessful.
