Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- The Delegation of the Kingdom of Morocco erupted several times like an active volcano spewing hot lava as petitioners in overwhelming numbers presented their case against it. It was on the Question of Western Sahara.

The venue was the United Nations Special Political and Decolonization Committee, otherwise known as the Fourth Committee, which held hearings in the world body's headquarters from 8-13 October.

Morocco was like a frustrated orphan shouting and kicking widely. The Kingdom, despite having friends in the European Union (EU) and North America, felt lonely and dejected, cutting an image of a battered giant.

In contrast, the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, better known as Western Sahara, cut the image of a...