The European Union issued a statement on May 9, 2026, condemning an attack by the Polisario Front in the town of Smara, located in the Western Sahara region. The attack, which occurred on May 8, resulted in casualties, though exact figures remain unverified.
The EU called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urged all parties to return to the United Nations-led peace process. The statement emphasized the need for a political solution based on the UN Security Council resolutions.
Morocco, which controls most of Western Sahara, has long opposed the Polisario Front, which seeks independence for the territory. The attack in Smara marks an escalation in the long-standing conflict.
