The European Union issued a statement on May 7, 2026, condemning an attack by the Polisario Front on the Moroccan city of Smara, which occurred on May 5, 2026. The EU called for an immediate de-escalation and respect for international humanitarian law.
The attack targeted civilian areas, according to reports from Moroccan authorities. No casualties were immediately confirmed, but the incident has heightened tensions in the disputed Western Sahara region.
The Polisario Front, which seeks independence for Western Sahara, has been involved in sporadic clashes with Moroccan forces since the breakdown of a 1991 ceasefire in November 2020. The EU reiterated its support for a political solution under UN auspices.
