Brahim Ghali, leader of the independence movement Polisario Front, declared war on Morocco Saturday after Morocco secured a U.N. buffer zone known as the Guerguerat zone. Moroccan authorities said the move was necessary after weeks of “provocations” by the independence group. (NY Times)
Western Sahara Independence Group Ends Decades Long Peace With Morocco
ByAdam Ragozzino
Nov 16, 2020
By Adam Ragozzino
Adam Ragozzino is a Boston-based analyst who has worked as a research and policy analyst in the US. Currently, he is an independent consultant and runs Acies Lumen, LLC, a fledgling geopolitical research firm. He writes about international affairs and conflict with a particular focus on Africa. When not chained to a desk or under lockdown, you can find him riding or skiing in the northeast US.