Western Sahara: Polisario Front Declares General Mobilization Amid Rising Military Tensions
Amid escalating military movements by Morocco along the berm and rising regional tensions, the Polisario Front has declared a state of general mobilization, calling on the UN and the AU to address the prolonged decolonization deadlock in Western Sahara.
Chaired by President Brahim Ghali, the Polisario leadership has enacted a state of general mobilization in response to heavy Moroccan military buildups along the berm, pressing international bodies to act before regional stability collapses.
The geopolitical landscape of the region has reached a dangerous flashpoint. Following an emergency session chaired by Sahrawi President and Polisario Front Secretary-General Brahim Ghali, the National Secretariat has officially declared a state of general mobilization. This critical decision comes in direct response to escalating security developments and the massive accumulation of heavy military equipment and troop deployments by Moroccan occupation forces along the separation wall.
Defying Diversionary Tactics
In its official communiqué, the Sahrawi leadership strongly denounced what it termed a bellicose maneuver designed to cover up political deadlocks and diplomatic setbacks. The Polisario argued that the aggressive positioning of forces along the demarcation line constitutes a blatant disregard for ceasefire agreements and a calculated provocation meant to distract international attention. By calling upon all Sahrawi citizens and regional populations to stand ready, the leadership aims to construct an unyielding defense against schemes threatening regional peace.
Pressing the UN and AU for Action
Beyond immediate military preparations, the Polisario directed a firm message to the global community, holding the United Nations and the African Union accountable for the ongoing stalemate. Highlighting Western Sahara's status as Africa's last remaining colony, the leadership demanded that international bodies compel Rabat to cease its obstruction of the decolonization process and respect the Sahrawi people's unquestionable right to self-determination.
As tensions mount, this declaration of general mobilization serves as a stark warning to international diplomats: prolonged inaction and the systematic undermining of peace frameworks risk plunging the entire region into an open-ended confrontation with far-reaching consequences.
Wissem Chergui
