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Event war Africa

Western Sahara War

1975 CE – 1991 CE

After Spain withdrew from Western Sahara, Morocco and Mauritania invaded the territory, sparking a guerrilla war with the Algerian-backed Polisario Front.

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1975–1991 armed conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front

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Conflict · Africa

Western Sahara War

1975 CE – 1991 CE

After Spain withdrew from Western Sahara, Morocco and Mauritania invaded the territory, sparking a guerrilla war with the Algerian-backed Polisario Front. A ceasefire holds since 1991 but the territory's status remains disputed.

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