According to a report by France 24, Sahrawi refugees living in the Tindouf camps in Algeria have expressed opposition to Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara region. The plan, proposed by Morocco, offers limited self-governance under Moroccan sovereignty, but Sahrawi representatives argue it was developed without their input.
The Polisario Front, which administers the camps and seeks independence for Western Sahara, has rejected the autonomy initiative. Sahrawi leaders in Tindouf stated that the plan does not address their demand for a UN-supervised referendum on self-determination, as outlined in past peace agreements.
Morocco's autonomy proposal has gained some international support, including from the United States, which recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2020. However, the Sahrawi population in the camps remains steadfast in its opposition, calling for direct negotiations under UN auspices.
The United Nations continues to mediate between Morocco and the Polisario Front, but no resolution has been reached. The situation in the Tindouf camps remains tense, with refugees relying on international aid and expressing frustration over the stalled peace process.
