an Algerian army patrol opened fire on three Sahrawis in the Dakhla camp, located approximately 200 kilometers from Rabouni, the administrative center of the Polisario Front near Tindouf. The victims were reportedly engaged in gold prospecting when the patrol unexpectedly fired upon them. Two died at the scene, while the third succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

The three individuals were members of the Oulad Dlim tribe, a group known for expressing grievances related to discrimination and poor living conditions within the Tindouf camps. Notably, this tragic event is set against a backdrop of increasing unrest among the Sahrawi community, which has seen protests against the Polisario front over unresolved issues, including the recent death of a local youth named Rahmani.

Historically, the Algerian army has been criticized for targeting Sahrawi gold prospectors in the region. Meanwhile, the Polisario Front, which claims to represent the Sahrawi people, has remained conspicuously silent on these killings, raising questions about its commitment to the welfare of the Sahrawi individuals it claims to represent.