Morocco-Algeria Border: Shots Fired Near Ksar Ich, Should an Escalation Be Feared?

The tranquility of the Ksar Ich oasis, in the eastern province of Figuig, was brutally disrupted this Monday morning. According to local sources and observers, about fifteen Algerian border guards deployed at the demarcation line before firing warning shots in the air. This maneuver, which occurred near a sanctuary located on Algerian territory, forced Moroccan farmers working on their land to evacuate the premises in a hurry, fearing for their safety in the face of what the locals describe as a blatant attempt at intimidation.

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This resurgence of tension comes a few days after a first incursion reported on February 4, during which the Algerian army would have undertaken a unilateral demarcation of the border through the placement of stone flags. An association has strongly condemned these actions, denouncing a "provocative approach" carried out without consultation or clear legal basis.

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Faced with the escalation, the Moroccan political class has taken up the issue. Deputy Omar Anane has questioned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, demanding an official assessment of these movements and firm diplomatic measures to ensure respect for border agreements and the safety of the residents. On the ground, elements of the Royal Armed Forces have been dispatched to closely monitor the situation and reassure the population.

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