UN Report Encourages Negotiations Based on Morocco's Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara

The latest UN report on Western Sahara, leaked ahead of the Security Council's October 8 meeting, encourages negotiations based on Morocco's autonomy plan. However, it sets a fundamental condition: any proposal must be submitted to the Sahrawis for acceptance or rejection. The report also diverges slightly from the American method in finding a compromise. Meanwhile, the UN's Special Envoy for the Sahara, Stefan de Mistura, presented his recommendations to the Security Council, stressing the need to address shooting incidents and lack of trust between parties. Algeria has demanded a solution that respects the principle of self-determination, while Russia supports the renewal of MINURSO's mandate.