Algeria and the New Sahrawi Rep
The newspaper's article once again affirms that Algeria insists on considering the Polisario Front as the sole legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people, despite the absence of any official international documents confirming the exclusivity of the Front's representation. It clarifies that United Nations resolutions since 1979 mention the participation of the Polisario without defining it as the exclusive representative of the Sahrawi people. Additionally, the European Court of Justice's ruling in 2024 did not officially recognize exclusivity and considered the Front to have limited negotiating authority. The independent Sahrawi movement, "Sahrawis for Peace," advocates for pluralism and self-governance negotiations, and demonstrates its international efforts, especially with Americans, to participate in the bargaining process as a representative of part of the Sahrawi community—challenging the Polisario's exclusive claim. At the same time, Algeria’s positions reflect fears of emerging new players, such as the recent movement that supports negotiations on autonomy, which receives backing from the United States and poses a challenge to the Polisario’s stance. Algeria seeks to maintain its influence and keep the issue under its control.
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