Algeria and its creation the Polisario are sensing an inevitable Moroccan-Mauritanian alliance cemented by mutual respect, centuries-old ties and win-win economic partnership. Mauritanian authorities ignored the event without issuing even a brief statement about it in a clear message that Polisario is unwanted in Mauritania. Reports mentioned that the visit of the Polisario official was a warning from Algeria against any potential border agreements with Morocco. Polisario figureheads have already warned prior to the blockade of the Guerguarat Road that Mauritania “will pay a heavy price” if a conflict breaks out. Morocco announced a fortified security wall that extends to Mauritania to protect the crossing once and for all from Polisario banditry.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 25, 2020 10:41 UTC