Calls for Morocco's expulsion from the AU are framed as essential to holding the kingdom accountable and pushing for a just resolution to the conflict.

The ongoing occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco has prompted calls for its expulsion from the African Union (AU), as this situation violates international law and human rights.

Morocco's economic exploitation of Western Sahara's natural resources further entrenches its occupation and infringes upon the rights of the Sahrawi people.

The international community is urged to uphold international law regarding the Western Sahara situation, with expelling Morocco from the AU seen as a crucial step toward achieving this goal.

Eight years after Morocco's readmission, the unresolved occupation and human rights abuses in Western Sahara raise significant questions about the AU's commitment to its founding values.

For over 40 years, the Sahrawi people have endured displacement and oppression, denied their right to self-determination amidst Morocco's occupation that began in 1975.

Morocco's actions undermine the AU's credibility, as the organization's founding principles emphasize respect for existing borders and the rights to self-determination.

The need for decisive action is highlighted, as the Sahrawi people have waited long enough for justice, and Morocco's previous actions have led to diplomatic setbacks, including the rejection of its EU membership.

The occupation has led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of Sahrawi refugees facing harsh conditions in Algeria and relying heavily on international aid.

The 2017 decision by then AU Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to readmit Morocco sparked controversy and is perceived as a betrayal of the AU's principles concerning self-determination.

Morocco's readmission to the AU is viewed as a political maneuver aimed at strengthening its influence while failing to address the ongoing conflict in Western Sahara.

While some advocate for dialogue, meaningful negotiations are deemed impossible under occupation, necessitating Morocco's commitment to respecting Sahrawi self-determination rights first.

Inside occupied Western Sahara, the Sahrawi population suffers systematic human rights abuses, including restrictions on freedom of expression, arbitrary arrests, and torture.