Israel/Palestine
In reply to the discussion: Palestine Supports Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara [View all]Little Tich
(6,171 posts)I think it's quite shameful that Sweden, a country that prides itself on its human rights record at home and abroad should turn its back on Western Sahara. Sweden has already recognized Palestine, which was long overdue and something that have had massive public support for a long time. Sweden has not made the morally right choice with Western Sahara, which can only be explained by Sweden giving in to undue pressure. We all know (at least I do) that Morocco has actively lobbied and bribed countries in the EU to make them see things the Moroccan way. Morocco is planning to give away lucrative fishing rights off he coast in Western Sahara to those EU countries that recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. I think it's absolutely pitiful that Sweden is prepared to sell its moral integrity for a few Euros. Are there any other cases of Swedish moral relativism on the international arena that we should know about?
As for the Palestinians, I can't really blame them for choosing the side that's morally wrong. They simply can't afford to have a conscience - they need all the aid they can get, and they'll agree to anything to get it. That's a little bit sad, because the Palestinians in some ways represent the struggles of oppressed peoples everywhere, but apparently not in Western Sahara.