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Rabat – A growing number of countries have condemned the recent attack targeting the southern Moroccan city of Es-Smara, which Polisario claimed responsibility for, with the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic among the latest to react.
The UAE released a statement strongly condemning what it described as a “terrorist attack” targeting Es-Smara, which injured one person. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism that threaten security and stability.
The ministry also reaffirmed the UAE’s “firm position” in support of Morocco, backing the country’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara and its territorial integrity.
Meanwhile, the Czech Embassy in Rabat said it “firmly condemns the recent attack on Es-Smara claimed by Polisario,” warning against escalation and stressing support for a political solution based on UN Security Council Resolution 2797 and Morocco’s Autonomy Plan.
The British Embassy in Rabat also condemned the May 5 attacks, saying they risk undermining peace efforts. The UK reiterated support for UN-led efforts to reach a lasting resolution to the Western Sahara conflict. “We encourage all parties to engage in the spirit of compromise to achieve a lasting solution,” added the statement.
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Other countries have released similar statements, including Belgium, the United States, France, and the European Union, condemning Polisario’s attack and supporting UN efforts to find a sustainable solution to the conflict.
The attack on Es-Smara comes amid growing international support for Morocco’s position on the Western Sahara issue. A growing number of countries, including global powers and members of the European Union, have expressed support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as a serious and credible solution to the conflict.
In addition, many countries, with Mali one of the recent ones, have withdrawn recognition of Polisario’s self-styled “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” and endorsed Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.
The growing diplomatic backing for Morocco’s sovereignty initiative has increasingly isolated both the Polisario Front and Algeria on the international stage, as more countries view Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the most realistic path toward a lasting political settlement.
In addition, US lawmakers have advanced bipartisan efforts in both the House and Senate to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization over ties to Iranian-affiliated groups.
