In its Friday edition, the paper believes that "what Polisario really needs is not the threat of war that it has never won, but to make self-criticism after three decades of obstacles that have impeded the realization of the Maghreb aspirations for peace, stability and integration".

"There is no need for (Polisario) to take refuge in what it considers the defense of self-determination principle or other commitments but the most important thing for it is to adopt the best approach to enable the region achieve its objectives of relaxation, reconciliation and understanding in order to chase away superficial disputes, says Al Hayat. 

"Polisario" is now different from what it was during the outbreak of the conflict in the context of a cold war characterized by "ideological domination and the use of the regime contradictions in the region," said the newspaper, adding that "Polisario" is not responsible for the continuation of the conflict alone, because it "is part of a system encompassing regional relations, historical and ideological influences and fields of competition and conflict".

By presenting an initiative to grant a broad autonomy to the southern provinces, Morocco has adopted "a compromise formula to the international community" which guarantees people democratic management of their local affairs, being convinced that restoring security and stability is priceless, said "Al Hayat".

According to the newspaper, Gjijimat Congress was held by the sheikhs and heads of Saharan tribes, who have called on "Polisario" leadership to accept the proposal to grant a broader autonomy to the Sahara, adopt a political solution and dedicate internal democracy.

Source: MAP
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