UN General Assembly
2018

It is with deep regret that we recall the disastrous situation in which our detained brothers are living in the camps at Tindouf. We reiterate our firm and non-negotiable demand for the international community to compel Algeria to assume all its political, legal and humanitarian responsibilities as the host country. It should allow the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to carry out its mandate by conducting a census of those people, on the basis of Security Council resolutions and in response to the numerous appeals made by the Secretary General and various humanitarian bodies over the years. We firmly believe that the major changes and transformations in our world today require urgent, strong and concerted efforts on the part of all members of the international community, whoever they are and regardless of their interests. Multilateralism is contrary to isolation and to perpetuating the status quo. It is a symbol of progress, understanding and adaptation. The multilateral system, despite the criticism it faces, will remain essential to addressing the challenges and issues facing the international community.