Spain occupied Western Sahara from 1975 until 2017.
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What happened
Spain occupied Western Sahara from 1975 until 2017.
Who's involved
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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
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- Morocco's actions in Ceuta trigger a political crisis in Spain, while the US and UK back Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.
- The UN-led political process addresses Western Sahara status, while the Netherlands exports unmanned surface vessels to Morocco.