Sahrawi Ambassador Criticizes Conditions in Morocco and Reaffirms Self-Determination Position

Sahrawi Ambassador to Algeria Khatri Addou has strongly criticized the situation in Morocco, describing conditions in the country as “unbearable” and “catastrophic,” while pointing to recent attempts by large numbers of Moroccans to reach the Spanish-administered city of Ceuta.

In remarks to Sabqpress on Saturday, Addou argued that the scenes reflected difficult social conditions facing parts of the Moroccan population. He also criticized portrayals of Morocco as a democratic state, claiming that the country faces serious challenges related to rights and freedoms.

Commenting on recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump concerning Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, the Sahrawi diplomat rejected the position, arguing that it is inconsistent with international law.

Addou reiterated the Sahrawi side’s position that Western Sahara remains an unresolved decolonization issue and that the Sahrawi people have a right to self-determination and independence.

The status of Western Sahara remains the subject of a longstanding international dispute between Morocco, which controls most of the territory and proposes autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty, and the Polisario Front, which seeks an independent Sahrawi state.

The Sahrawi ambassador also praised Algeria’s longstanding position on Western Sahara, saying Algiers has continued to keep international attention focused on the issue and support what it considers the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination.

According to Addou, Algeria’s position reflects its historical commitment to supporting anti-colonial and self-determination causes, rooted in the legacy of the Algerian Revolution.