Western Sahara
Some of the key events about Western Sahara
- 1884The Berlin Conference recognized Spanish claims to Western Sahara, establishing it as a Spanish protectorate
- 1884Western Sahara became a Spanish colony, beginning a period of foreign rule and exploitation
- 1947Large phosphate deposits were discovered in Western Sahara, boosting economic potential
- 1958Western Sahara was officially designated as a Spanish province, granting it representation in the Spanish parliament
- 1967A UN mission visited Western Sahara to assess the territory's readiness for decolonization
- 1973The Polisario Front was founded to campaign for independence from Spain
- 1975The International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion supporting Western Sahara's right to self-determination
- 1975Morocco launched the "Green March", invading Western Sahara and sparking a long-running territorial dispute
- 1976The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) was proclaimed by the Polisario Front
- 1976The Polisario Front declared the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, leading to a guerrilla war against Moroccan forces
- 1979Mauritania signed a peace treaty with the Polisario Front, withdrawing its claims to Western Sahara
- 1980Morocco began construction of the Moroccan Western Sahara Wall, dividing the territory and displacing many Sahrawis
- 1991A UN-brokered ceasefire was established between Morocco and the Polisario Front
- 1991A ceasefire was declared, but the promised referendum on self-determination was repeatedly postponed
- 2001The Baker Plan for resolving the conflict was rejected by Morocco, prolonging the stalemate
- 2005Protests against Moroccan rule in Western Sahara were violently suppressed
- 2010The Gdeim Izik protest camp was forcibly dismantled by Moroccan security forces, resulting in casualties
- 2016Morocco expelled UN peacekeepers, escalating tensions in the region
- 2020The United States recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, marking a significant diplomatic development
- 2020Armed clashes resumed between Morocco and the Polisario Front, breaking the 29-year ceasefire
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UN envoy proposes Western Sahara split between Morocco and Polisario
UN envoy to Western Sahara suggests dividing territory between Morocco and Polisario Front. The proposal aims to end decades-long conflict but faces resistance from both sides‚ who show no willingness to consider it
UN envoy suggests splitting Western Sahara between Morocco and Polisario
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura proposed dividing Western Sahara between Morocco and Polisario Front. The suggestion aims to resolve the long-standing dispute but faces rejection from both parties involved in the conflict
EU Court Invalidates Morocco Agreements Over Western Sahara Consent
European Court of Justice rules EU-Morocco agreements invalid due to lack of Western Sahara consent. Decision impacts future accords, highlighting the territory's complex status and consultation issues.
EU Court Rules Against Morocco Trade Deals Over Western Sahara Rights
European Court of Justice finds EU-Morocco trade agreements violate Western Sahara's self-determination rights. Ruling ends Commission's appeals, impacting deals including disputed territory's products.
Algeria Reinstates Visa Rules for Moroccans, Citing Security Concerns
Algeria has reimposed visa requirements for Moroccan nationals, accusing its neighbor of facilitating criminal activities. This move further strains the already tense relations between the North African countries.
Morocco Arrests 152 for Inciting Mass Migration Attempt to Spanish Ceuta
Morocco detains 152 individuals for promoting illegal migration to Ceuta via social media. Recent attempt by 3,000 people thwarted by heightened security measures in border city of Fnideq.
France Backs Morocco's Western Sahara Plan, Sparking Diplomatic Tensions
France's support for Morocco's Western Sahara autonomy plan strains relations with Algeria. The move could reshape regional dynamics and influence other nations' stances on the long-standing dispute.
France Backs Morocco's Western Sahara Plan, Sparking Algerian Backlash
France endorses Morocco's autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, leading to diplomatic tensions with Algeria. The move could reshape regional dynamics and influence other nations' stances on the long-standing dispute.
France Backs Morocco's Western Sahara Plan, Algeria Protests
France endorses Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, aligning with Western allies. Algeria withdraws ambassador in protest, highlighting ongoing regional tensions over the disputed territory.