Local sources have reported violent clashes involving live gunfire between elements of the Polisario organization inside the Tindouf camps, occurring directly after the defection and escape of three members of the organization who surrendered themselves to the Moroccan army.
Initial reports indicate an unknown number of deaths and injuries as a result of these clashes, which reflect the dire situation and escalating internal tensions within the Polisario organization.
These events unfold amidst rising tensions within the camps and increasing defections within the organization, casting a shadow over the future of the situation in the region.