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Massive military parade marking 50th anniversary of outbreak of Sahrawi armed struggle

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Awsard (Refugee camps), 20 May 2023 (SPS) - The military parade organized on Saturday as part of the festivities marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Polisario Front and the outbreak of the Sahrawi armed struggle was worthy of the event and the expectations of the Sahrawis, revealing in particular the high level of professionalism and the good preparation of the units of the Sahrawi army, as well as the most modern logistical and military capabilities.
The infantry forces that opened the parade executed the tight order exercise with perfection as the mechanized infantry, as well as the health, engineering and customs formations unveiled weapons and advanced equipment.
The same professionalism has been demonstrated, to a high degree, by special forces units. Units of military women also participated in the parade.
The other characteristic noted at the level of the various formations is the homogeneity between the former soldiers and the young elements which showed, in a certain way, that the succession was assured.
According to information provided during the military parade, the units of the Sahrawi army undergo the strictest military training in order to be effective in all circumstances. An efficiency noted, moreover, on the ground and now recognized worldwide.
The President of the Republic and Secretary General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, warmly praised the ardor and the will to win that characterize the units of the Sahrawi army, stressing that these assets has been inherited from the older generations like El Wali Mustapha Sayed and Mohamed Abdelaziz.
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