Sahara CIA files #7 : When the Polisario feared Algeria would abandon it

In the early 1980s, the Polisario Front's greatest fear was that Algeria might abandon it. Algeria, had come to believe that the Sahara conflict could not be resolved militarily and began to focus on diplomatic solutions to the regional dispute.

Polisario and Algeria use front group to bash Chad's Dakhla consulate

Algeria involves Polisario in UN debate on Africa's role

Algeria and Polisario gear up for key UN Sahara talks

UK Labour government dashes Polisario hopes

In the United Kingdom, the Labour government has affirmed that commercial activities in Western Sahara are legal, continuing the stance of its Conservative predecessor. This decision has disappointed the Polisario.

FAR drone destroys Polisario vehicles east of Sand Wall

Algerian, Polisario media spread false claims of Moroccan Army «desertions»

Algerian and Polisario media outlets are claiming that soldiers have deserted from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Moroccan intelligence. This operation was reported a week after France recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara.

Antonio Guterres stresses critical need for renewed ceasefire in Sahara

The UN Secretary-General warns against «escalation» in the Sahara. In a new report on the situation in the territory, Antonio Guterres stressed that «it is critical for a ceasefire to be re-established», which was broken by the Polisario on November 13, 2020.

Polisario condemns France's backing of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara

Two days after Algeria condemned France's decision to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, the Polisario Front broke its silence. The group stated that the French government's decision «constitutes a dangerous escalation» and excludes France from all international efforts to resolve the conflict.

AU : Algeria criticizes Polisario's exclusion from meetings with international partners

Algeria is attempting to mobilize African Union members to defend the Polisario's presence at meetings with international partners, criticizing the practice as some, including China, Russia, Italy, India, South Korea, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, exclude the Polisario from their guest lists.