INTERNATIONAL LAW AND LIBERATION MOVEMENT FOR SELF-RULE IN SAHARAWI ARAB DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
Authors:
Ojo Olawole
Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: International Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanities Review (ijsshr)
ISSN Number:
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Abstract
For over 30 years now, the Polisario Front has led the Saharawi Struggle for independence in Arab
Democratic Republic. Following Spanish decolonization of the territory in 1976, Morocco claimed the
territory of Arab Democratic Republic leading to a protracted war against the Polisario Front. The 1991
United Nation brokered ceasefire agreement prompted the Polisario to switch from warfare as its main
tactic to leveraging international support for Saharawi self-determination and raising awareness of the
conflict, consequently the study discussed how the international community helped the Polisario Front gain
recognition for its cause, the Polisario Front’s tactics for leveraging international support, and the limits of
relying on the international community. The study employed the systematic review research design with the
entire workforce of selected research institute in Lagos also on secondary data which are entirely literature-
based such as relevant academic writings, journalistic articles, newspaper textbooks, reports as well as the
internet and travelogues. It is equally indispensable that the negotiations address effectively the full range
of interests and principles which have been at stake in the conflict. It is accordingly essential that they not
be prejudiced at the outset by the stipulation that their objective is to secure the self-determination of the
people of Arab Democratic Republic. Their objective should be to resolve the conflict between the parties
through an agreement to which they all genuinely adhere, whatever principles that agreement may be based
on.