In pictures: Sahara fighters' show of strength

The Saharan People's Liberation Army - seeking Western Sahara's independence from Morocco - has put on a display of force for the cameras of Algerian TV.

The group - the armed wing of the Polisario Front - put on its show at the Laayoune refugee camp in Algeria. It was officially held to mark the 30th anniversary of a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule.

The flag of the self-declared Saharan Arab Democratic Republic

Marchpast by the Polisario's regular units

Veterans of the war against Spain show they can still handle a rifle

Women spectators in national dress added colour to the event

The celebrations included a display of equestrian skill

Polisario uses Arab chargers of a different kind these days

The Saharans turned to hit-and-run tactics after heavy military defeats

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