The Movement for the Autonomy of Kabylia (MAK) and the Provisional Kabylie Government in Exile (Anavad) have announced their intentions to seek international recognition for the Kabylie people’s right to self-determination. This move, which includes efforts to petition various countries and present their case at the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, marks a significant escalation in the region’s tensions.
A recent legal opinion obtained from a prestigious London-based international law firm solidifies the movement’s claims by recognizing the Kabylie people as a distinct nation with the right to self-determination under international law. The MAK views this opinion as a crucial breakthrough that will provide momentum to their cause despite potential legal challenges from the Algerian government.
Previous attempts to engage with the Moroccan government have not yielded the desired results, leading the Kabylie movement to pursue international recognition for its quest for autonomy and, ultimately, the establishment of an independent Kabylie state.
