A wave of gang fighting has swept through the Tindouf camps, escalating an already precarious security situation and instilling widespread fear among camp residents.
The Forum for the Support of Autonomy in the Tindouf Camps said Saturday that Laayoune camp, which has emerged as a focal point for armed clashes, resulting in heightened panic among residents and a trail of destruction including a torched vehicle and vandalized shops.
Amid these clashes, the Association underscored frequent bouts of violence between rival gangs. The absence of effective security measures and a prevailing climate of corruption are a catalysts for this ongoing issue.
The association raised allegations that senior figures within the Polisario movement are directly involved in drug trafficking and smuggling operations.
The Forum documented cases of injuries, property damage, physical assaults, and abductions – including sexual assault .
The association also pointed to members of the Polisario militia being implicated in acts of livestock theft from the local population.
The Association urgently called for international intervention to address the deteriorating situation within the Tindouf camps.
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