Issam Laaroussi

“Morocco is not necessarily seeking to abandon the UN process, but to change the framework for negotiations and draw greater support from regional organisations,”

Issam Laaroussi · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03

Laaroussi assessed Morocco's strategic intentions following the end of the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara.

“Minurso's departure does not create the original conflict, because the conflict is already there, but it could aggravate an already fragile security environment,”

Issam Laaroussi · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03

Laaroussi acknowledged that Minurso's departure could create security gaps in an already fragile environment.

“The decision is an opportunity for Rabat to challenge what it sees as an international mechanism that has failed to resolve the dispute,”

Issam Laaroussi · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03

A Moroccan international relations expert commented on the significance of the UN Security Council's failure to renew Minurso's mandate.