Spain occupied Western Sahara from 1975 until 2017.
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What happened
Spain occupied Western Sahara from 1975 until 2017.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A new film, featuring Javier Bardem, focuses on the history of Western Sahara and addresses Spanish colonial history.Sub-event
Historical fact detailing Spain's past occupation of Western Sahara.1 source
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The entities involved
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Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
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Western Sahara
territory in North and West Africa
- Algeria supports Polisario in Western Sahara, while Morocco claims sovereignty over the territory, alongside political updates involving Massad Boulos and Donald Trump.
- The geopolitical situation concerning Western Sahara, involving claims by Morocco, the role of Algeria (Tindouf camps), and the presence of the UN.