UK backs Morocco's plan for disputed Western Sahara

The UK has backed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, a disputed territory where the Polisario Front seeks independence. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the UK's support for a plan that gives Western Sahara autonomy but maintains Morocco's sovereignty. The decision is part of a deal securing investment projects for the 2030 men's football World Cup, which Morocco is hosting. Algeria, supporting Western Saharan independence, expressed regret over the UK's decision, highlighting the long-standing conflict over the mineral-rich territory.