New York (United Nations), 19 June 2026 (SPS) – Angola has reaffirmed its unconditional support for the inalienable right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination.
This was stated by Angola’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations during the proceedings of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization (Committee of 24), where he stressed that his country remains firmly opposed to colonialism in all its forms and manifestations, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. He recalled that Western Sahara remains on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories.
He reiterated Angola’s support for the Sahrawi people’s inalienable right to self-determination in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations and the African Union.
He also emphasized the importance of striving to achieve a realistic, practical, and mutually acceptable political solution within the framework of the UN-led political process under the auspices of the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, Staffan de Mistura.
Furthermore, he expressed Angola’s support for the Special Committee’s consideration of a visiting mission to the Territory in order to enhance understanding of the situation on the ground and support the political process. He also underscored the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in advancing a peaceful, negotiated, and lasting solution.
