Reuters: Fears grow of new Western Sahara war between Morocco and Polisario Front
RABAT/ALGIERS (Reuters) - The Western Sahara’s Polisario Front group said on Friday that Morocco had broken their ceasefire and “ignited war”, but Rabat denied there had been any armed clashes between the sides and said the three-decade truce remained in place.
The Polisario representative in Europe, Oubi Bechraya, told Reuters there had been military confrontations with the exchange of fire on Friday, adding “we have declared a return to the armed struggle”.
However, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bouriti denied there were clashes, saying the army had only fired warning shots. “Morocco is committed to the ceasefire,” he told Reuters.
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More News On The Growing Tensions In Western Sahara
Polisario Front threatens to end Morocco ceasefire -- Middle East Monitor
Morocco sends troops to Western Sahara border to end Polisario 'provocations' -- France 24
Ceasefire declared over as Morocco launches Western Sahara military operation -- Middle East Eye
Western Sahara: Polisario threatens to end ceasefire after Morocco 'provocation' -- Africa News
Morocco troops launch operation in Western Sahara border zone -- Al Jazeera
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