Western Sahara

its location along the Atlantic coast

phosphate resources

Spain

<p>the Sahrawi nationalist movement, known as Polisario Front</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1975</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Morocco's annexation of the entire territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the Saharan Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a referendum on self-determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Morocco is firm on integrating Western Sahara into its sovereign territory, offering autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty but rejecting full independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Polisario Front, representing the Sahrawi people, consistently calls for a referendum including the option of independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Baker Plans aimed to balance autonomy and self-determination, but ultimately failed due to mutual distrust and political maneuvering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict has lasted over 43 years, starting in 1975 and remaining unresolved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cease-fire has largely held, but the proposed referendum has not taken place due to disputes over voter eligibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>King Hassan II and King Mohammed VI of Morocco, and leaders of Polisario, such as Mohamed Abdelaziz.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spain withdrew in 1975, leading to Moroccan and Mauritanian claims to Western Sahara.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict remains unresolved, with the 1991 cease-fire largely holding but no political resolution achieved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competing territorial claims and disputes over self-determination and sovereignty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prolonged displacement, mostly in refugee camps in Algeria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict remains unresolved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The issue of sovereignty and independence versus autonomy under Moroccan rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International mediation efforts have been unsuccessful in resolving the conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights the challenges of reconciling national aspirations with geopolitical realities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significant military and economic costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Historical grievances and strategic interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Integrating Western Sahara into its sovereign territory, offering autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty but rejecting full independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mutual distrust and political maneuvering between Morocco and the Polisario Front.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mediation, but facing challenges due to the rigid positions of both primary adversaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to a largely holding cease-fire, but no political resolution was achieved due to disputes over voter eligibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing substantial support to the Polisario Front, which has contributed to the ongoing conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The disagreement over the future status of Western Sahara, with Morocco seeking autonomy and the Polisario Front seeking full independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mediating efforts, including the United Nations and individual mediators like James Baker, but facing challenges due to the rigid positions of both primary adversaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict remains unresolved, with the 1991 cease-fire largely holding but no political resolution achieved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The region's natural resources, particularly phosphate and potentially off-shore oil, and its strategic location along the Atlantic coast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict has left the Sahrawi people and their Polisario Front marginalized, with their aspirations for self-determination unresolved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The intermittent warfare has resulted in a stalemate, with no lasting resolution to the conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The international community, particularly the United Nations, has attempted to broker a ceasefire and propose a referendum on self-determination, but disagreements have stalled the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 1975 event refers to Spain's withdrawal from Western Sahara, which led to Morocco and Mauritania claiming the territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict has been shaped by the competing national aspirations of Morocco and the Sahrawi people, as well as the geopolitical realities of the region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic over Western Sahara.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Entrenched political positions and disputes over self-determination and sovereignty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disagreements over voter eligibility have stalled the referendum on self-determination, preventing a lasting resolution to the conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict has led to tensions between Morocco and the international community, particularly over the issue of self-determination and human rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ongoing stalemate and lack of a lasting resolution to the conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights the challenges of reconciling national aspirations with geopolitical realities in a region marked by historical grievances and strategic interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significant military and economic costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has led to efforts to resolve the conflict, but has not yet resulted in a lasting resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The historical grievances and strategic interests in the region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It remains unresolved, with ongoing tensions and disputes between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers