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Operation Atlas (2035)

Morocco

Operation Atlas (2035)

Campaign order

Operation Atlas (2035)

Since 1979, Morocco has claimed Western Sahara in an effort to unify Berber tribes and control its resources, leading to decades of conflict with the Sefrawi tribe, who sought independence for the region. A ceasefire brokered by the United Nations in 1991 temporarily halted the war, but tensions persisted. In 2020, Morocco's internal vulnerabilities were exploited, prompting King Alfonso XIV of Spain to deploy Spanish forces to restore stability. Subsequently, a NATO coalition established a permanent presence near Sefrou-Ramal. Meanwhile, climate change-induced unrest led to the Tura tribe's uprising in the northwest, prompting a United Assistance mission to restore peace in the region.

Situation

Since 1979, when Argana declared its independence, Morocco has claimed the territory in pursuit of unifying various Berber tribes and asserting ownership over the resource-rich Western Saharan region. Western Sahara, characterised by its rich cultural diversity and predominantly nomadic tribes, witnessed the largest among them, the Sefrawi, rallying to establish Argana as their nation in opposition to Morocco, resulting in decades of bloody conflict. The protracted war eventually halted in 1991 when the United Nations brokered a ceasefire agreement. Nevertheless, simmering tensions persisted, and in 2020, Morocco found itself in a dire crisis as the ceasefire between the Moroccan government and the Sefrawi Freedom and Independence Army, supported by Argana, collapsed into chaos. A clandestine, well-funded organisation declared war on Morocco, exploiting the nation's internal vulnerabilities and fueling unrest. Compounding the turmoil, a significant portion of the Moroccan military succumbed to corruption and grave allegations, leaving the government struggling to assert authority in remote regions. With the situation escalating rapidly, the Moroccan government reluctantly sought Spain's intervention to restore stability and confront the insurgent threat. In a pivotal decision, King Alfonso XIV of Spain sanctioned a significant intervention in response to the unfolding crisis in Morocco. This intervention seeks to address the escalating unrest attributed to the SFIA insurgency and the shadowy organisation's involvement. By deploying the Spanish Armed Forces to remote Moroccan regions, the King's decision underscores Spain's commitment to regional stability and support for a neighbouring nation grappling with internal challenges. In 2024, after years of support, a coalition of NATO nations formally established a permanent presence just north of the Sefrou-Ramal region in Morocco, strategically positioned to address regional security concerns. However, by the late 2020s, with the full impact of climate change becoming increasingly evident, Argana faced the most severe heatwave in its history, resulting in record-high temperatures, widespread civil unrest, and tribal conflicts. The Tura tribe, hardest hit by the crisis, received arms and supplies from Western governments. Under the leadership of Arib Said, they initiated an uprising in the northwest of the region, seizing control of significant portions of the Sefrou Ramal province. In response to these escalating challenges, the United Assistance, a more militarily focused branch of the United Nations, launched a mission in Argana. Their primary objective is to restore and maintain peace throughout the Sefrou-Ramal region and its northern environs.

Terrain

South Morocco (Anizay)

BLUFOR:

United Assistance (UNA)

A specialised branch of United Nations

OPFOR:

Unknown/Varies on situation. Although the Arganan and their sefrawi Freedom and Independence Army forces can be considered hostile to NATO forces, aligned with UNA - the United Nations and UNA do not consider them an Opposing Force.