Sahrawi diaspora protests in France against diplomatic shifts on Western Sahara

The Sahrawi diaspora in France has organized demonstrations in Paris and Bordeaux to condemn diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing the Moroccan autonomy plan as the sole framework for the Western Sahara conflict. Protesters expressed deep opposition to a US-sponsored UN Security Council resolution, backed by France, which sought to sideline self-determination and alter the MINURSO mandate. Although Russia's veto ultimately defeated the proposal, France's support for the initiative has sparked criticism regarding its adherence to international law. Participants submitted formal letters to American diplomatic missions to voice their concerns, while the movement continues to gain backing from French political figures and NGOs advocating for the Sahrawi people's rights.