(1) 2 Flashcards
The Western Saharan conflict is an ongoing conflict between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and the country of?
Morocco
The name of the treaty signed by Spain to retreat their troops from morocco is?
The Madrid accord
Initially, which was the group of people the UN considered as representative of the Sahara?
Polisario Front
What European country got together to prevent European countries from intervening in the conflict?
Germany
Around 250 civilians disappeared from…
Sahrawi
Who were the people expelled from the Moroccan territory?
journalists and teachers
Which Union supports Sahrawi’s right to decolonization?
African Union
In which country do the refugees have their main five camps?
Algeria
One of the camps where the Sahrawi people reside is…
Dakhla
What portion of Western Sahara did Morocco control by the time of the ceasefire?
2/3
While at war, Morocco built a 700 kilometers long stone wall.
False
During the war, some territories were liberated and then formed part of the Polisario Front.
True
The international democracy watchdog called Freedom House reported the abuses of human rights by Morocco.
True
Morocco claims they no longer hold any prisoners of war.
True
When Sahrawi refugees fled their country, other countries looked to provide aid supported the cause.
True