فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Smara, Morocco – June 27, 2025 — In a development stirring diplomatic controversy, Algeria’s state television broadcast a statement widely interpreted as an implicit admission of support for the Polisario Front’s recent terrorist attack on the Moroccan city of Smara, located in the southern province near the buffer zone.
The remarks, which aired on Algerian national television, are being seen as a direct violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness, further exposing Algeria’s active role in the decades-old Western Sahara conflict.
A Shift From “Neutrality” to Open Alignment
The shift in Algeria’s official discourse dismantles its long-standing narrative of neutrality in the Sahara dispute. By implicitly endorsing violent acts committed by Polisario militias targeting civilians within Moroccan territory, Algeria has not only escalated tensions but also undermined its credibility on the international stage.
Observers note that this escalation coincides with Algeria’s growing diplomatic isolation, especially as more countries and international institutions voice support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as a realistic, credible solution to the regional dispute.
Rabat Responds With Diplomacy and Security
Despite the provocations, Morocco continues to maintain a responsible and measured diplomatic posture, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. The Kingdom’s strategy is anchored in international legitimacy, national consensus, and a robust security apparatus that consistently thwarts destabilizing plots in the region.
Polisario as a Proxy Actor
Analysts and officials argue that the Polisario Front functions as a proxy militia under Algerian command, with its actions serving Algiers’ geopolitical agenda rather than any genuine claim to self-determination. The latest developments confirm longstanding Moroccan claims that Algeria is not merely a neighboring observer, but a direct party to the conflict.
Rising Tensions in a Fragile Region
This implicit Algerian endorsement of violence raises serious concerns for regional peace and security, especially amid ongoing efforts by the United Nations and other actors to find a peaceful resolution. The international community has repeatedly emphasized the need for de-escalation and constructive dialogue, not military provocations.
