Dear Editorial Team,
I am writing to request a correction regarding the geographical mapping of Western Sahara on your platform. Currently, your maps depict Western Sahara as an undisputed part of Morocco.
While your platform is an excellent project, this specific representation creates a significant barrier for many institutional users. Numerous official, governmental, and international projects are legally barred from using materials or platforms that do not adhere to established international borders. Because your map blends the two territories, these organizations cannot utilize your project for official legal and compliance purposes.
Under international law, Western Sahara is officially classified by the United Nations as a Non-Self-Governing Territory. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that there are no ties of territorial sovereignty between Morocco and Western Sahara, and the UN continues to recognize the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination.
To maintain neutrality and ensure your project remains compliant for official and institutional use, I kindly request that your team update your maps to accurately reflect Western Sahara's status as a distinct, disputed territory. Most standard international cartographic organizations—including the United Nations Cartographic Section—demarcate Western Sahara with a distinct boundary line separating it from Morocco.
Fixing this boundary will allow many official organizations and legal entities to confidently use and support your project. Thank you for your time, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate information.
Sincerely,
Dear Editorial Team,
I am writing to request a correction regarding the geographical mapping of Western Sahara on your platform. Currently, your maps depict Western Sahara as an undisputed part of Morocco.
While your platform is an excellent project, this specific representation creates a significant barrier for many institutional users. Numerous official, governmental, and international projects are legally barred from using materials or platforms that do not adhere to established international borders. Because your map blends the two territories, these organizations cannot utilize your project for official legal and compliance purposes.
Under international law, Western Sahara is officially classified by the United Nations as a Non-Self-Governing Territory. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that there are no ties of territorial sovereignty between Morocco and Western Sahara, and the UN continues to recognize the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination.
To maintain neutrality and ensure your project remains compliant for official and institutional use, I kindly request that your team update your maps to accurately reflect Western Sahara's status as a distinct, disputed territory. Most standard international cartographic organizations—including the United Nations Cartographic Section—demarcate Western Sahara with a distinct boundary line separating it from Morocco.
Fixing this boundary will allow many official organizations and legal entities to confidently use and support your project. Thank you for your time, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate information.
Sincerely,