Organized at the residence of Mohamed Lemine Nafa, a prominent member of the Sahrawis for Peace political commission, the meeting brought together key leaders of the movement alongside the American diplomat. The gathering was initiated by the U.S. diplomatic mission and aimed to deepen understanding of the Sahrawi perspective on the Western Sahara conflict.

During the discussions, representatives from Sahrawis for Peace outlined the organization’s six-year journey, highlighting its vision for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. They also addressed inquiries from the American delegation regarding the current status of the Western Sahara dossier, emphasizing the movement’s commitment to a negotiated settlement.

The Sahrawi leaders underscored the importance of integrating Sahrawis for Peace into the UN-sponsored negotiation process. They argued that the movement represents a legitimate framework uniting Sahrawi voices advocating for a political and peaceful resolution. The leaders stressed that any sustainable negotiation process must include all representative bodies and stakeholders within Sahrawi society to ensure lasting stability.

The U.S. political advisor conveyed Washington’s strong desire to break the current impasse and reach a definitive solution. He emphasized that the United States opposes the perpetuation of the status quo and reaffirmed support for initiatives aimed at reviving the political process toward a lasting resolution.

The American diplomat praised Sahrawis for Peace as a proactive and engaged Sahrawi voice committed to finding negotiated solutions. He assured that the U.S. places significant importance on supporting Sahrawi voices that prioritize agreements guaranteeing regional stability and security, while helping to unlock diplomatic pathways that have been hindered by years of confrontation.

This meeting follows a series of engagements between the U.S. and Sahrawis for Peace, including a recent delegation visit to New York where the movement met with U.S., French, and British permanent representatives to the UN.

The timing is particularly notable as it precedes the UN Security Council session dedicated to reviewing the implementation of resolution 2797, which has garnered broad international consensus in favor of advancing a political and peaceful solution to the Western Sahara question.