The Phantom University of Tifariti… Another Illusion in Polisario’s Propaganda
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In a state of continuous bankruptcy within the Polisario Front, the so-called “Dean of Tifariti University” announced the signing of cooperation agreements with the University of Zaragoza in Spain, in a scene that seems more like a farce than reality. However, upon closer examination of these claims, one undeniable truth emerges: Tifariti University does not exist in reality, just like many other entities that Polisario promotes under different names.
Tifariti University is nothing more than a fictitious name for a non-existent entity—no faculties, no departments, no educational facilities, and no academic institution of any kind. Tifariti itself is not a city under Polisario’s control but a region under Moroccan sovereignty, making any attempt to market the existence of a “university” there nothing but empty political propaganda.
What makes the situation even more absurd is that this supposed “university” signs partnership agreements with its counterpart, the “University of Zaragoza” in Spain—an institution that is not well recognized in international academic circles. This raises serious questions about the credibility of these agreements and their true objectives.
It is not surprising that Polisario manipulates terminology to grant legitimacy to entities that only exist on paper. Just as it promotes a parliament, a government, advisory councils, and security forces, it continues to fabricate fictional structures for political propaganda and to attract funding under the pretext of “struggle” and “international legitimacy.”
What is happening today is just another episode in Polisario’s propaganda machine, where academic terms such as “university,” “research partnership,” and “international cooperation” are exploited to deceive audiences and create the illusion of achievements.
But the real question is: how can one talk about scientific research and universities in an entity suffering from severe internal crises, political divisions, and continuous administrative failure?
The current state of Polisario leadership reflects an extreme level of intellectual and institutional decline, resorting to fabricating imaginary institutions and launching deceptive initiatives in an attempt to convince its supporters that it still has the ability to act. However, in reality, no one believes these claims anymore, especially as Morocco continues to strengthen its international position, with numerous countries opening consulates in the southern provinces and expanding development projects in the region.
If the goal of “Tifariti University” is to create a new illusion, the truth is that Polisario is no longer just deceiving its supporters—it has become a living example of political comedy in motion.
