HIBAPRESS – Youssef Akdad
Algerian media personality Hafid Derradji suddenly transitioned from a sports commentator praising global players like Messi and Ronaldo to a so-called political analyst and researcher in international relations, without possessing the necessary credentials or scientific qualifications to perform this role.
Derradji published a post on social media, through which he attempted to provide a misleading interpretation of the recent UN Security Council resolution on the Moroccan Sahara, in an attempt to mislead Algerian public opinion according to the agendas of the ruling regime, far from diplomatic and legal reality.
Followers questioned the contradictions in Derradji's positions, who speaks in his posts about Islam and cites Quranic verses, while contradicting the teachings of the Prophet, peace be upon him, in good neighborliness, with his distortion attempts towards a Muslim neighboring country and attempts to divide it, in a sudden shift from a former supporter of the Algerian regime to a voice that proclaims the name of the army leadership.
The Security Council's decision last Friday came to reflect the international community's increasing support for the Moroccan initiative for autonomy in the Sahara, after three permanent members voted in favor of the resolution and both Russia and China abstained from using the "veto" right, in appreciation and respect for Morocco's efforts, led by King Mohammed VI, in seeking a realistic and sustainable political solution to the fabricated conflict over the Sahara.
The resolution affirms, in precise diplomatic language, the reference of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as a serious option to end the conflict, which represents a political and diplomatic gain for the Kingdom. However, the debate about the decision in some media outlets turned into a biased and selective interpretation, far from a sound analysis based on legal texts and international references.
It appears that Derradji, who moved from sports commentary to political analysis without scientific tools or professional experience, attempted to distort the facts and downplay international support for the Moroccan initiative.
The reference, according to the sports commentator Derradji, sorry, the political analyst overnight, that the resolution is "not binding" or that it "does not explicitly recognize the Moroccan Sahara" does not negate the basic truth: that the international community sees autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as a realistic and acceptable solution and on this basis the solution should be.
These developments highlight the importance of adhering to media objectivity in conveying the facts, away from ideological backgrounds or narrow regional agendas.
