Morocco has shown a great deal of restraint and wisdom in the face of the desperate provocations of the Polisario and its mentor Algeria who instigated their supporters to block the road linking the Kingdom to its African roots. The blockade left markets in Mauritania and Senegal without Moroccan fresh produce leading to skyrocketing prices and scarce vegetables and fruits. So far Morocco has shown restraints as it continues to celebrate its recent gains. For now, Polisario continues to defy the UN and its Sahara mission the MINURSO. If the latter fails to clear the road, Morocco will have to do it itself as it boasts one of the best armed and trained forces in Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 11, 2020 14:48 UTC