Syria, under the leadership of President Ahmed Al-Charaa, has officially severed ties with the Polisario. In the presence of Moroccan representatives, the new Syrian authorities declared the separatist movement persona non grata. This decision leaves the Polisario without a key regional backer, reducing its support in the Middle East to just Lebanese Hezbollah and Iran.
Struggling to find influential allies, the Polisario Front is intensifying its efforts to gain recognition for its self-proclaimed «republic». After a lackluster attempt with Moscow, the separatist movement is now trying to win over Brazilian President Lula to its cause. However, in Brazil, even the Workers’ Party—once a steadfast supporter—is now leaning in favor of Morocco’s autonomy plan.
The international campaign to classify the Polisario as a terrorist organization has reached the House of Commons in the UK Parliament. However, the British government remains cautious. Here’s why.