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December 29, 2020

U.S. to Open Consulate in Western Sahara After Recognizing Morocco's Claim on the Territory
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The Trump administration says it will open a U.S. consulate in Western
Sahara, following its recognition of Morocco's claim over the territory
earlier this month. Morocco has occupied Western Sahara since 1975 in
defiance of the international community. Click here to see our
documentary, "Four Days in Western Sahara: Africa's Last Colony."


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