France-Western Sahara Tensions: AARASD in Paris accused France of “double standards,” saying it condemned a March 5 attack on Smara by Sahrawi fighters while staying silent on Moroccan drone strikes since the war resumed in 2020, which it says have killed mostly civilians. UN Concern Over Escalation: The UN said it is “deeply concerned” by escalatory actions by Moroccan occupation forces targeting Sahrawi civilians in areas including Agleibat El Fula, warning this could derail the UN-backed political process while Staffan de Mistura was visiting. Security Council Pressure: Frente POLISARIO sent a letter to the UN Security Council strongly condemning what it calls Moroccan criminal acts against Sahrawi civilians, including an attack on June 5 using drones and long-range artillery. Leadership and Loss: Reports say Morocco killed three Polisario Front members near the separation wall, including Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of former SADR president Mohamed Abdelaziz, prompting days of mourning. UN Envoy Updates: De Mistura concluded talks with the Sahrawi side, with Ghali reaffirming support for UN efforts toward self-determination. Activist Hunger Strike: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, demanding better medical care and transfer to a prison in Western Sahara. International Support for UN Resolution: Austria backed UN Security Council Resolution 2797, saying “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty” could be the most feasible solution.