Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic–Syria relations

Syria, historically, has provided mutual and political supports to Polisario, a Western Saharan-oriented nationalist group fighting against Morocco. This has prompted tensions between Morocco and Syria, which has already gone declined since 1960s. Syria's close tie with Iran also gives impetus for the tensions, a fact which contributed to Syria's support to Polisario and Western Saharans against Morocco.[1] Syria remains firmly on Western Sahara's tie, and has officially recognized SADR.[2]

The Syrian Civil War has created divisions between two groups. The exiled Syrian opposition, backed by anti-Assad allies including Morocco, had been instrumental on voicing in favor to Morocco's integrity.[3] Meanwhile, the Syrian Government led by Bashar al-Assad maintained its support for Polisario and Western Saharan cause.[4]

Algeria was thought to have sent its Polisario fighters to fight in Syria on behalf of Assad's request.[5] And with the going end of the Syrian Civil War, and Assad's prevail, the relations would be expected to bear more fruits as Assad has remained firmly recognized to Western Saharan cause.