Under pressure after projectiles were fired at civilian targets in Smara, the Polisario announced the adoption of a «code of conduct» intended to regulate the actions of its armed elements. It has also created a new military body tasked with monitoring compliance with international humanitarian law, against a backdrop of strong international reactions, particularly from the United States.
Two weeks after the two United Nations Security Council meetings held on April 23 and 30 on the Western Sahara issue, Bachir Dkhil, a founding member of the Polisario who later returned to Morocco, offers a critical assessment of recent developments. He argues that the Front is going through a period of deep political and social fragility, while Algeria continues to play a central role in the conflict. In this interview with Yabiladi, he discusses the attack on Smara, the
Amidst rapidly evolving regional dynamics and increasing international pressures, there has recently emerged what seems to be a reshaping of Algeria's stance on the Sahara issue. Between an official discourse that appears different from before and diplomatic and on-the-ground maneuvers that carry contrasting signals, the contours of divergence within decision-making circles are becoming apparent.
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