Media sources in Mauritania reported that a four-wheel-drive vehicle linked to the Polisario Front crossed into the Azkola area of Mauritanian territory, where three armed individuals allegedly assaulted gold miners, threatening them with automatic weapons and forcing them to leave the site.
According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle left the area immediately after the incident. Local authorities reportedly took no action to pursue the attackers, raising questions among miners about the apparent lack of official response to repeated security breaches.
The incident marks the latest in a series of tensions along the border between Mauritania and the buffer zone, where confrontations between Mauritanian miners and Polisario fighters have become increasingly frequent.
Previous clashes have seen miners attacking Polisario elements and seizing their weapons, while the Polisario Front has retaliated with robberies targeting vehicles and raw gold, further complicating the security situation in the region.
Observers say the ongoing instability highlights concerns over the Mauritanian military’s role in securing the border and protecting civilians. Without swift intervention, experts warn the area could escalate into an undeclared conflict zone, endangering local residents and threatening broader border stability.
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