The Republic of Burundi has reiterated, before the members of the UN Committee of 24 (C-24), its support for the Moroccan Autonomy plan, which constitutes the “sole and only serious, credible, and realistic basis” for achieving a lasting political solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara.
In a solemn statement delivered during the C-24 regional seminar recently held in Managua, Nicaragua, the Burundi delegation also welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, deeming it a historic turning point that enshrines the Autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty as the framework of reference for the political process.
Furthermore, the delegation highlighted the growing international momentum in favor of the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative, supported by more than 130 States worldwide and called upon all concerned parties – namely Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the “polisario” – to engage constructively within the framework of the UN process.
Burundi also commended Morocco’s respect of the ceasefire and its full and continued cooperation with MINURSO, while firmly condemning any action liable to jeopardize regional stability, particularly the attack on the city of Smara on May 5, 2026, characterizing it as a threat to regional security and peace efforts.
The delegation further underscored the “remarkable” socio-economic strides achieved in the Kingdom’s Southern Provinces, highlighting significant investments in infrastructure, human development, environmental protection, and cultural enhancement, which have contributed to improving the living conditions of local populations and strengthening human development indicators in the region.
The delegation likewise welcomed the active involvement of the populations of the Moroccan Sahara in the political, economic, and social life of their region through democratic institutions and electoral processes, while also commending the regular participation of their democratically elected representatives in the regional proceedings and seminars of the C-24.
Regarding human rights, Burundi stated that it took note of Morocco’s efforts, mainly through the Regional Commissions of the National Human Rights Council in Laâyoune and Dakhla, as well as its cooperation with relevant United Nations mechanisms.
Furthermore, it expressed concerns regarding the humanitarian situation in the Tindouf camps, calling for transparency in the distribution of humanitarian aid and for adherence to the registration mechanisms for the populations held in these camps.
MAP:31 mai 2026
