Maghreb states facing a growing threat from ISIS

Strong security in Maghreb states is essential for preventing the expansion of terrorist organizations, including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Meanwhile, the lack of security coordination between these states opens the door for the resurgence of this terrorist organization.

This lack of coordination also increases the complexity of confronting the terrorist threat.

There is a potential rise of ISIS cells in the countries of the region. Some of these countries have already started seeing this rise in the past period, especially in the last quarter of 2021.

Some regional security agencies also succeeded in intercepting some of these cells in successful preemptive operations.

Security deterioration

The security system in the Maghreb region of North Africa is under great pressure due to several challenges, the most important of which are terrorist attacks that varied in their regional reach and increased tragically.

The Maghreb suffers from an escalation in the arms race and political tensions between, especially between Algeria and Morocco.

The two countries are locked in a dispute over the Western Sahara region.

This dispute gives an opportunity for ISIS cells to take root and grow in the countries of the region in the coming period.

The two neighboring states have cut off diplomatic ties with each other, giving shock to everybody.

Arab and international parties are calling on the two states to peacefully resolve their differences and give priority to the supreme interests of their two peoples.

The African Union expressed readiness to support initiatives for the resumption of relations between Algeria and Morocco.

Moroccan King, Mohammed VI, called for reconciliation with Algeria and turning the page of conflict with the neighboring country.

He also called for establishing strong, constructive and balanced relations with Algeria as well as reopening the shared border with Algeria, which has been closed since 1994.