In the aftermath of coverage by Polisario and Algerian media, the «Rif nationalist party» seized the opportunity to address the fire incident at the headquarters of the Danish NGO Global Aktion. The separatist group, which maintains a presence in Algiers, issued a statement on January 16, denouncing the event as a «cowardly and violent attack». «We cannot completely rule out the involvement of the junta in power in Morocco, accustomed to such actions», the statement alleged, aligning with a narrative that has gained traction in Algeria. However, just a day after the Rif separatist party released their statement, Danish police charged a 19-year-old British national with starting the fire at the NGO's headquarters. This development casts doubt on the claims made by the separatist group and shifts the focus away from the alleged involvement of Moroccan authorities.
