The Polisario Front, which seeks independence for Western Sahara, has formally requested Colombia's assistance in bringing the Western Sahara issue before the United Nations Security Council. The request was made during a meeting between Polisario representatives and Colombian officials in BogotΓ‘, according to reports from the Sahrawi Press Service (SPS) on June 12, 2026.
Colombia, a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2026-2027 term, has been urged by the Polisario to use its position to push for a resolution on the long-standing dispute. The Polisario Front's representative in Latin America, Mohamed Yeslem Beisat, emphasized the need for international action to address what they describe as ongoing violations in the occupied territories.
The Western Sahara conflict, a former Spanish colony, has been contested between Morocco, which controls most of the territory, and the Polisario Front, which seeks self-determination. The UN has sponsored peace efforts, but a final resolution remains elusive. Colombia's foreign ministry has not yet issued an official response to the request.
