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EVENT:
Prominent pro-separatist activist Ali Salem Tamek was arrested by Moroccan police on July 18.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Tamek's arrest was linked to demonstrations and outbreaks of unrest inside the Moroccan-controlled part of the disputed territory of the Western Sahara. Not only the most serious and prolonged since 1975, but also the most overtly political and pro-independence, the demonstrations could signify the beginning of an 'intifada' strategy being pursued by the separatist Polisario Front to break the deadlock over the future of the territory.
Word Count (approx): 1038
Headings
- 'Intifada' strategy
- Separatist sentiment
- Terrorist links?
- Unrelated unrest
- Unemployment
- Regional tension
- Islamism
- Outlook
Primary Keywords: AF, Morocco, Western Sahara, economy, international relations, politics, social, opposition, police, reform, regional, religion, riot, security, terrorism
Secondary Keywords: Algeria, United Nations, United States, employment, media, referendum, war
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