Ould Errachid, who was accompanied by members of the Council mentioned in this regard, the "failure" of the settlement plan and the identification of all Saharans called by the United Nations, pointing out that Saharans do not live only in Morocco but also in south-western Algeria, north-western Mauritania and northern Mali".

He continued to say that "free, fair, democratic and just referendum» requires borders change. He stressed the good will generated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI through the proposal of self-rule in the Sahara, as a solution involving everyone, and meeting all historical demands of Saharans at the political, economic, social and cultural levels.

He said in this context, "We will work to convince those in the Polisario camps in Tindouf to support of this idea. Because that is the only possibility to solve this problem," he drew attention to the urgent need to resolve this problem, which has lasted more than necessary, and therefore "put an end to this tragedy and suffering lived by our brothers on the other side "of the Algerian border in Tindouf. Ould Errachid renewed in this context his appeal of the Polisario for dialogue on the theme of self-government.

He added, in this context, "We would like to put an end to this conflict, and we want to sit around the same table and discuss all the issues raised, and we are ready to meet them (Polisario elements) anywhere they want, whether in the Canary Islands, Algiers, Geneva, New York, Rabat, or in any other place. "

He explained that his visit to the island aimed at obtaining the support of officials in the Canary Islands to achieve full reconciliation among all Sahrawis and the establishment of peace in the region. "/

On the model to be followed for this autonomy, the Council’s chairman said that members are currently studying various successful experiments in Italy, Germany or Spain.

Mr Ould Errachid said, "We also want to learn from the self-government of the Canary Islands" the closer archipelago to the Sahara to reach a "system that responds to the specificities of Morocco", stressing that the Canary Islands will greatly benefit from the settlement of this problem, especially at the tourist and economic levels, but also at the level of security and migration.

On the issue of human rights, Mr Ould Errachid said that the High Commissioner for Human Rights recently visited Morocco, noted in the spot that there is respect for human rights. The UN delegation spent three days in Laayoune and carried out contact with all Saharans who wanted to meet them, without any restriction.

Mr Ould Errachid expressed his bitterness about the "total blackout on the visit to the Tindouf camps," noting that the UN delegation was "insulted " by Polisario officials, because of its mission in Morocco.

He added, "How can we call upon someone to express their views and ideas, while has no housing no Radio and no TV as they are prohibited from moving freely", in reference to the United Nations delegation metting with the detainees population of Tindouf camps. In this regard, the delegation of the Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs said to representatives of the media in the Canary Islands, its deep concern about the critical and inhumane conditions experienced by "our brothers in the Tindouf camps," recalling demonstrations that have taken place in recent days in the camps.

The delegation of the Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs conducted on Thursday talks with officials of the Canary Islands, described as "very important", with the Vice-Chairman of the Regional Parliament Mr. Alfredo Quintana, the Government representative of the Canary Islands, Mr. Jose Segura, the secretary general of the General Federation of Workers Alicia Rodriguez Betancourt close to the Socialists.

Council members will continue on Friday in Las Palmas their contact with José Miguel Leon adviser with the presidency and justice of the Independent Government, Miguel Bsera government spokesman, Luis Padilla Director-General for relations with Africa.

The visit program of members of the Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs included meetings with the President of the Municipal Council of the Great Canaria also Chairman of the Popular Party, the Chairman of the political formation (Nueva Gran Canaria) Mr. Roman Rodriguez (former President of the Independent Government in the Canary Islands). Council members will meet on Saturday with members of the Moroccan community from the southern regions.