Clashes erupt between candidate supporters in Boujdour during legislative elections

Field tensions and security alert in Boujdour

Several neighborhoods in the city of Boujdour witnessed a noticeable state of tension and a heightened security alert this Wednesday, coinciding with the ongoing legislative elections. The situation on the ground followed sporadic clashes between several individuals, amidst local reports linking the incident to a potential conflict between supporters of rival candidates in the current elections.

Election-related incidents spark public concern

According to information gathered from the scene, heated verbal arguments between parties affiliated with different electoral factions quickly escalated into direct physical confrontations. These developments have caused deep dissatisfaction and concern among citizens, particularly in the vicinity of key voting points.

Security intervention to contain the situation

In the same context, local sources reported that some parties resorted to using individuals described locally as «thugs» (baltagia) to participate in these confrontations. Given these developments, security services intervened immediately to contain the situation, regain control, and prevent the clashes from spreading, ensuring that the polling process could proceed under safe conditions.