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.
The Polisario Front has cornered itself into a tight spot and further deepened its international isolation following its recent attack on the city of Smara with three projectiles. This assault was met with condemnation from several countries, which also emphasized the need to engage in political negotiations based on the autonomy proposal as a foundation for reaching a final and lasting solution to the conflict.