Tension between Algiers and Rabat over Western Sahara may destabilise north-west Africa

If an independence referendum does not take place, Polisario could escalate armed conflict

War footing: A Polisario Front soldier holds an AK-47 after a National Unity Day event in the Dajla refugee camp, Algeria last month — War footing: A Polisario Front soldier holds an AK-47 after a National Unity Day event in the Dajla refugee camp, Algeria last monthPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

London

Published 5 November 2021, 00:00Updated 5 November 2021, 00:00