Kenya commits to resolving Sahrawi dispute

President William Ruto has emphasized the country’s commitment to UN-led efforts.

This includes resolution of the dispute over Sahrawi that is seeking independence from Morocco.

Additionally, it follows the announcement that Ruto’s administration would rescind Kenya’s recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

“Kenya rescinds its recognition of the SADR and initiates steps to wind down the entity’s presence in the country,” Ruto had said on Twitter a day after being sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president.

In this case, Kenya is committing to initiate steps to wind down the entity’s presence in the country.

This announcement has since attracted mixed reactions from foreign-policy analysts, who have termed it a surprise.

Kenya is among 41 UN member states which recognize Sahrawi and has been at the forefront championing for the de-escalation of the conflict between Sahrawi and Morocco.

Sahrawi’s leader Brahim Ghali even attended Ruto’s inauguration on Tuesday in his capacity as SADR’s President.

Sahrawi Republic has been seeking to transition form a semi-autonomous region to self-rule.

Unfortunately, Morocco is objecting and opposing proposals for Western Sahara to decide its future through a referendum.

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