UN General Assembly
1956

189. If France would now accept this procedure it would crown in a spectacular manner the policy it initiated in Tunisia on 31 July 1954, through which it has secured peace at both ends of North Africa and the friendship of the Moroccan and Tunisian peoples. Once peace was restored, it would find on the southern shores of the Mediterranean a friendly North Africa which was prepared to offer its sincere co-operation and would safeguard the interests of France and its nationals better than the force of arms. France would thus remove the grievances and prejudices that have grown up against it on all sides as a result of its colonial policy. France would again be seen in its true colours and within a few weeks peace would be restored in one of the world’s most troubled areas. North Africa, which aspires to unity, order and prosperity, would be able to fulfil its mission as a link between two complementary civilizations.