A Comprehensive Overview of the Sahrawi Armed Struggle

On August 12, 2026, a significant lecture titled “The Situation on the Ground and Its Political and Economic Repercussions on the Moroccan Regime” was delivered by Mr. Mustapha Dadi, who serves as the Central Director of the Directorate of External Relations and Cooperation at the Ministry of Defense. This illuminating talk traced the evolution of the armed struggle led by the Sahrawi people against their invaders, highlighting key phases from the onset of their revolution through to the ceasefire established in 1991. Mr. Dadi emphasized that these historical stages were marked by extensive assaults on the occupying forces, which were entrenched behind what he referred to as “the wall of humiliation and shame,” a stark symbol of the ongoing conflict.

Ceasefire Violations and Renewed Conflict

Mr. Dadi further elaborated on the troubling developments that followed the 1991 ceasefire. He pointed out that despite the agreement, Morocco has repeatedly violated the terms of the ceasefire and has shown a persistent disregard for United Nations resolutions aimed at facilitating a referendum for the self-determination of the Sahrawi people. This breach of trust came to a head with a violent incident where Moroccan occupation forces targeted Sahrawi civilians who were peacefully protesting in the Guerguerat region against the exploitation of their natural resources. Such provocative actions not only escalated tensions but also led to a decision by Sahrawi leadership to resume military operations against the Moroccan regime starting on November 13, 2020.

Since that time, the conflict has intensified significantly. Mr. Dadi noted that the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army has engaged in a robust military campaign, systematically targeting Moroccan military installations throughout Western Sahara. This resurgence of hostilities has not only inflicted considerable losses on the Moroccan army but has also raised concerns regarding the broader economic and political ramifications for the Moroccan regime, as the costs of this ongoing war continue to mount.

As reported by spsrasd.info.