The autonomy plan proposed by Morocco remains the only solution to end this artificial dispute, according to several Chioukhs and notables of Sahrawi tribes participating in the 1st International Conference for Peace and Security in the Sahara, held in Las Palmas.

Guatemala decided Thursday to open a consulate in Dakhla, while reaffirming its support for the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty as the only solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.

The President of the Union of Comoros, Azali Assoumani, reiterated, Thursday before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, "the unwavering support" of his country for the Moroccanness of the Sahara.

Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch reaffirmed, Tuesday in New York, Morocco's commitment to reach a final political solution to the artificial regional dispute over the Sahara, based on the Moroccan autonomy initiative and within the framework of national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom.

The U.S. delegation to the 51st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, together with several NGOs, called on Algeria to address the extremely disturbing human rights situation in the country.