The woman is continuing to receive support from specially trained officers.
Police have urged the public not to speculate about the case or share unverified information online, warning that rumours could cause distress to those affected and potentially jeopardise court proceedings.
Western Sahara is a disputed territory in north-west Africa, bordering Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania.
It covers around 266,000 square kilometres but has a population of approximately 600,000 people, according to UN estimates for 2025.
