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Jun 29, 2010 Western Sahara: Forgotten Conflict
The Western Sahara conflict, notes analyst Yahia Zoubir, is now in
the 35th year, with no sign of resolution. While the United Nations
is ostensibly responsible for its resolution, France and the United
States provide implicit support for Moroccan occupation of the
territory, failing to support a referendum which might include the option of
independence. The issue continues to poison relations between
Algeria and Morocco, blocking hopes of regional economic
integration in the Maghrib.
Oct 15, 2008 Western Sahara: Nonviolent Intifada; Diplomatic Impasse
In 1975, as the last prolonged stage of Africa's decolonization
process began with the fall of Portuguese colonialism, Portugal's
neighbor Spain decided to dispose of its colony of Western Sahara
by handing it over to Morocco and Mauritania, defying a World Court
decision in favor of self-determination. For thirty-three years,
Morocco has continued its occupation, with military and diplomatic
support from the United States and France.
Recent Bulletins on Continent-Wide Issues
Aug 6, 2010 Africa: Migrant Rights Updates
Jul 20, 2010 Africa: Multilingual Education Pays Off
Jul 15, 2010 Africa: Global Fund Results
Jul 15, 2010 Africa: AIDS Treatment 2.0
Jul 6, 2010 Africa: Book Notes
Jun 24, 2010 Africa: South-South Cooperation
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Africa Policy E-Journal (1995-2003)
2002-05-12 Western Sahara: New Threat to Self-Determination
2001-06-29 Western Sahara: UN Plan and Critique
1999-02-12 Western Sahara: Background Brief
1997-09-28 Western Sahara: Houston Agreement
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