Moroccan Elections in Occupied Western Sahara: A Facade
On September 23, 2026, in Shaheed El Hafed, the Minister of Occupied Territories and Sahrawi Diaspora Affairs, Mohamed Mami Al-Tamk, publicly condemned the recent Moroccan elections conducted in the occupied regions of Western Sahara. He emphasized that these elections are not a novel occurrence, having been staged repeatedly by the Moroccan authorities. Al-Tamk pointed out that the Moroccan occupation is acutely aware that these elections will neither influence nor alter the deep-seated aspirations of the Sahrawi people.
During an interview with an Algerian radio channel, Al-Tamk articulated his views on Morocco's insistence on integrating the occupied Sahrawi cities into its electoral processes. He stated, "The theater of Moroccan elections in the occupied part of Western Sahara is nothing new. The Moroccan occupation is fully aware that it will not affect the will of the Sahrawi people, who for more than fifty years have offered long lines of martyrs and made enormous sacrifices in pursuit of their dignity, freedom, and independence." His remarks reflect a firm stance against the legitimacy of the elections, which he believes do not change the fundamental dynamics of the ongoing conflict surrounding Western Sahara.
Moreover, Al-Tamk asserted that the Moroccan regime's efforts to manipulate the electoral process are futile in the face of the Sahrawi people's unwavering resolve to achieve their rightful freedom and independence. He remarked, "It will certainly not bring about any change in the equation of the conflict in Western Sahara, as long as there is a legitimate right and a people who refuse to compromise on it." This statement underlines the commitment of the Sahrawi people to their cause, despite the oppressive conditions they face.
The Minister also highlighted the significant restrictions imposed on the occupied territories, which, he claims, serve to obscure the daily atrocities perpetrated by the Moroccan occupation against defenseless Sahrawi civilians. He expressed concern over how the siege obscures the truth and fails to convey the harsh realities faced by the local population.
In response to the media narratives surrounding the elections, Al-Tamk dismissed the Moroccan regime's propaganda, stating, "What the Moroccan occupation and its Makhzen regime promote through their propaganda outlets has no connection whatsoever with the reality on the ground." This assertion reinforces the disconnect between the Moroccan narrative and the lived experiences of the Sahrawi people, who continue to strive for justice and self-determination.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
