UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' latest report on Western Sahara highlights ongoing low-intensity tensions between Morocco and the Polisario Front, with no progress in the political process despite efforts by his Personal Envoy. The report also details incidents of alleged firing and airstrikes, as well as restrictions imposed by the Polisario on MINURSO's movements and communications.
Following the Malian Prime Minister’s accusatory speech at the UN about Algeria, Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN supported Bamako’s claims, accusing Algiers of playing a dubious role in the Sahel and Sahara.