Sahara: Gabon reiterates support for Moroccan autonomy initiative

New York (UN) - Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba reiterated his country's support to the Moroccan autonomy initiative for the Sahara, describing it as "courageous and realistic" plan proposition.

"My country reiterates its support for the Moroccan (autonomy) initiative, which we consider as a courageous and realistic proposition that could lead to a lasting settlement" of this issue, Gabon's President said in his address to the 69th UN General Assembly.