As tensions worsen in the Sahel, the Sahara issue is now seen by several capitals as a central factor in regional stability, says researcher Mohamed Ahmed Kane. In his view, this shift is strengthening support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative and once again bringing Algeria’s responsibility for the situation in the Tindouf camps to the forefront.
The Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps are calling for a congress to be held. Ahead of this key event, Brahim Ghali is making his moves , but he is not alone. A surprise contender could upset the balance.
In Geneva, a conference held on the sidelines of the Human Rights Council accused the Polisario Front of violating international humanitarian law in the buffer zones, particularly following the attack targeting Smara. Speakers called for international investigations, while advocating a negotiated political solution in the face of growing risks of destabilization in the Sahel.