New York (United Nations), June 11, 2026 (SPS) – Following the recent targeting of Sahrawi civilians by Moroccan occupation forces in the area of Agleibat El Fula and other locations in the liberated Sahrawi territories, as well as the subsequent Moroccan military escalation, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, on Wednesday expressed deep concern regarding these developments, which occurred while Staffan de Mistura, the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, was visiting the region.
The Deputy Spokesperson added that Mr. de Mistura had also expressed concern over these recent events and stressed that such military actions could jeopardize the progress made toward achieving a lasting and mutually acceptable solution to the conflict.
He further emphasized that actions of this nature risk undermining ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing the political process and reaching a peaceful settlement of the dispute.
