On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Polisario leader Brahim Ghali addressed a message to individuals he referred to as 'Sahrawi political prisoners.' The message has drawn criticism from observers who point to deep contradictions in the political and humanitarian discourse of the Polisario Front.
According to reports from the region, tensions have been rising in the Tindouf camps in southwestern Algeria, where the Polisario maintains its headquarters. Critics accuse Ghali of using the Eid message to divert attention from internal disputes and deteriorating living conditions in the camps.
Human rights organizations have documented cases of arbitrary detention and suppression of dissent within the camps. The Polisario Front has denied these allegations, stating that it respects the rights of all Sahrawis. However, independent verification of conditions in the camps remains difficult due to restricted access.
The Algerian government, which hosts the Polisario and the camps, has not commented on the latest accusations. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in the Western Sahara conflict, which remains unresolved after decades.
