Western Sahara on the edge after Israel-Morocco deal

Question 1

Background?

Answer 1

Western Sahara is a sparsely-populated area of mostly desert situated on the northwest coast of Africa.

A former Spanish colony, it was annexed by Morocco in 1975. Since then it has been the subject of a long-running territorial dispute between Morocco and its indigenous Saharawi people, led by the Polisario Front.

Question 2

Context?

Answer 2

Morocco joined the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan as the fourth Arab country to normalize ties with Israel.

As part of the Israel-Morocco deal, the Trump administration agreed to recognise Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

Question 3

Details of region?

Answer 3

Western Sahara is a vast, arid region in northwest Africa. It is known for its mineral riches: home to vast reserves of phosphate, a key ingredient in the manufacturing of synthetic fertilizers.

It has also lucrative fish resources and is believed to have off-shore oil.

Question 4

Geography of region

Answer 4

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