Morocco/Lebanon: When History speaks, the Algerian regime must listen & keep quiet !

A true leader is the one who leads by example,demonstrates integrity and gives credit to those who deserve it. This is the case of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun who has recognized in Algiers the important role played by Morocco in advancing Lebanon’s national reconciliation,leaving the Algerian rulers gobsmacked.

The internationally isolated Algerian regime was intending to use the visit of Aoun as a PR operation to polish its image to deflect the public attention from successive diplomatic setbacks and deepening social,economic,and political crises.

But the Algerian show fell into pieces by the hard reality and remarks of Lebanese President who was supposed to thank Algeria for its $200 million donation for Lebanon’s reconstruction. This donation has raised eyebrows as it comes after the visit paid to Algeria by the U.S. presidential advisor of Lebanese decent.

However,things did not go as planned for President Tebboune and his clique. “Morocco played a historic and decisive role in Lebanese national reconciliation. We will never forget this fraternal contribution”,said President Aoun,dealing a hard blow to Tebboune and his henchmen.

The delusional Algerian regime,which is claiming to be a “global mediator,” “champion of all causes” and “guardian of Arab and international equilibrium,” was hit hard by the statement of the Lebanese President.

He told them in an assertive tone that the Lebanese peace deal was sealed in Taif in 1989 thanks not only to Riyadh or Algiers… but above all to Morocco.

In October 1989,Lebanon was ravaged by fifteen years of devastating civil war. To stop bloodshed,the Arab League set up a ‘tripartite commission’ made up of Saudi Arabia,Morocco and Algeria to bring the warring Lebanese factions together.

Morocco played a key role behind the scenes,offering pragmatic mediation between Christians and Muslims and consolidating the institutional compromises that would lead to consensus. Saudi Arabia hosted the Taif negotiations,giving them international visibility. Algeria took part in the diplomatic framework,but took a back seat in the final arbitration.

The text signed in Taif redistributed power between the communities,put an end to the war and is remembered as a successful Arab collective mediation in which Morocco played a key role though often not mentioned. The Taif Agreement bears the hallmarks of Morocco as acknowledged by the Lebanese factions. Truth always prevails!