Morocco has strongly condemned the deployment of Polisario militiamen in the demilitarized border crossing with Mauritania, known as Guerguarat. He said that Morocco has informed the UN Secretary General and the Security Council of the detrimental impact of the Polisario’s irresponsible acts on the political process. He also welcomed the statement issued by the UN Secretary General calling on the Polisario to retreat from the area. Hilale reiterated that the political process requires upholding commitments and that such a process is not within sight when considering the recurrence of provocations by the Polisario. He made it clear that Morocco remains faithful to its commitment and has withdrawn from Guerguarat last year in response to calls by the UN Secretary General, noting however that “Morocco’s patience has limits.”

Source: The North Africa Journal January 07, 2018 12:11 UTC