On May 20, 2026, the United States government issued a formal warning to the Polisario Front, urging the group not to obstruct the United Nations-led peace process in Western Sahara. The statement, released by the State Department, emphasized Washington's commitment to a negotiated political solution under UN auspices.
The warning comes amid heightened tensions in the region, following recent clashes between Polisario forces and Moroccan security personnel near the buffer zone. The US called on all parties to exercise restraint and adhere to the 1991 ceasefire agreement.
According to a State Department spokesperson, 'The United States will not tolerate any actions that undermine the UN peace process or threaten regional stability.' The statement reaffirmed US support for the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura.
Morocco has welcomed the US position, while the Polisario Front has not yet issued an official response. The UN Security Council is expected to discuss the situation in its upcoming session on Western Sahara.
