New York, (United States), August 7, 2026 (SPS) – Dr. Sidi Mohamed Omar, Member of the National Secretariat, Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations and Coordinator with MINURSO, affirmed that the Moroccan regime has consistently used its own people as “cannon fodder” and as a tool for blackmail and pressure to achieve its political objectives.
This statement was made during an interview given yesterday by the Representative of the Frente POLISARIO and Coordinator with MINURSO to the international channel “RT” English service, in which he discussed the recent events in the Spanish city of Ceuta and the role of the Moroccan regime in destabilizing the region.
Dr. Sidi Mohamed Omar began his remarks by stating that the events in the city of Ceuta last Thursday have two dimensions: the humanitarian and the security-political. From a humanitarian perspective, we are witnessing a tragic situation resulting from the storming of the Spanish city by between 60,000 and 70,000 people—an event in which at least 72 individuals lost their lives, according to Spanish estimates. He took the opportunity to extend his sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims’ families, noting that the Moroccan authorities had not yet declared mourning for the deaths of their citizens.
Regarding the security and political dimension, the Sahrawi diplomat noted that European security reports indicate that the land and sea borders of Ceuta and Melilla are among the most heavily guarded and fortified external borders of the European Union. Yet, on Thursday, we witnessed thousands of people easily crossing these borders.
Dr. Sidi Mohamed Omar added that the world witnessed footages on social media showing Moroccan soldiers transporting people in military trucks; furthermore, Agence France-Presse (AFP) spoke with numerous persons who confirmed they were allowed to enter without restriction. All of this confirms the Moroccan regime’s full complicity in orchestrating these events, as we are dealing with a regime that—regrettably—has a history of using its own people as “cannon fodder” and as a tool for blackmail and pressure against Spain—and by extension, Europe—to achieve its political aims and advance its agenda within the European Union.
He emphasized that the Moroccan regime has long employed such tactics of blackmail, citing the events of the “black march”—launched by the regime toward Western Sahara—which led, among other things, to Spain relinquishing its administration of the territory in 1975.
In this context, the Sahrawi diplomat addressed the narrative promoted by certain European capitals—namely, that Morocco remains a strategic ally of the European Union due to its contributions in vital areas such as migration, terrorism, and drug trafficking.
Regarding the issue of migration, Dr. Sidi Mohamed Omar noted that Europe has been paying Morocco approximately 500 million euros since 2021 to help curb the phenomenon; however, the events in Ceuta serve as an example of the Moroccan regime’s failure to fulfill its role in stemming migration flows. As for terrorism, it is well known that mostterrorist attacks on European soil—whether in Spain, Belgium, or Finland—were carried out by individuals of Moroccan origin. Concerning narcotics, United Nations data indicates that Morocco is the world’s leading producer of cannabis (hashish) and the primary source of the substance for Europe.
All these facts, the Sahrawi diplomat adds, prove once again that the Moroccan regime is not a genuine strategic ally to anyone; rather, it is a constant source of instability and tension throughout the region, employing migration, terrorism, drug trafficking, espionage, and other tools for pressure and blackmail—as evidenced by the current events in the city of Ceuta.
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