UK Official reaffirms commitment to self-determination for Western Sahara during Parliamentary debate
London (UK) 30 Oct 2024 (SPS)— Responding to a spirited parliamentary debate, UK Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Mr. Hamish Falconer, reiterated the UK’s long-standing support for the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination, emphasizing Britain’s alignment with United Nations-led peace efforts for Western Sahara.
Falconer’s statements came as several MPs raised questions about the UK’s stance, following calls by some to endorse Morocco’s claims over the occupied territory.