Mohamed Hassana Abdelouaheb is a Polisario military official who went missing since May the 18th as the movement was preparing to celebrate the 45th anniversary of its establishment. The Front’s leadership is believed to have asked members of Abdelouaheb’s family, settled down in Tindouf, to facilitate his return.
This initiative came as a phone conversation; the military official had with his cousin, was published on the internet. On the phone, the man rejected accusations, suggesting that he has stolen 100,000 Algerian dinars, as reported by the movement’s media. «They have all documents and they have to check them out», he told his cousin.
On the other hand, the soldier, who was in charge of international aids before disappearing, pointed out that the Polisario’s leadership is «bankrupt».
Not knowing what to do
The soldier has not decided yet on his next destination. «I do not want anyone to suffer from the consequences of the decision I am going to make», he added.
In addition to the ability of returning to Morocco, benefiting from an exile like other Polisario members who opted for that option in the past, Mohamed Hassan Abdelouaheb can seek the help of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Nouakchott. This can allow him to reside in a European country and have a new life.
While, Abdelouaheb is still thinking of his next step, the Polisario has declared that it is ready to «forgive» the fugitive if he returns to the Tindouf camps. Obviously, the Front is trying to quickly solve the problem without making noise.
The disappearance of the military continues to raise questions about his real motives, especially since he used to hold a senior position at the Front’s military.