Four Sahrawis and eleven Moroccan soldiers were killed when security forces dismantled the Gdeim Izik protest camp in 2010.
Synopsis
Four Sahrawis and eleven Moroccan soldiers were killed when security forces dismantled the Gdeim Izik protest camp in 2010.
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Synopsis
An elderly woman recounts her recent attack by Moroccan security forces in Western Sahara. La Badil (No Other Choice) captures the ongoing human rights violations faced by the Sahrawi people. Filmmaker Dominic Brown traveled undercover to the region in 2012, two years after the Gdeim Izik protest camp, where over 15,000 Sahrawis protested against Moroccan rule. The film also addresses the influence of foreign interests, particularly France, on the political situation and the Sahrawi struggle for self-determination.
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Why Watch
- Meet the Sahrawi victims of human rights abuses.
- See the impact of France's trade deals on Western Sahara.
- Find out about the Gdeim Izik protest camp.
Did You Know
- Over 15,000 Sahrawis protested at Gdeim Izik in 2010.
- Four Sahrawis and eleven Moroccan soldiers were killed during the camp's dismantling.
- The documentary was filmed on the second anniversary of the Gdeim Izik uprising.
- The French Government's trade deals with Morocco impact the Sahrawi situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Gdeim Izik protest camp?
The Gdeim Izik protest camp was established in 2010 by over 15,000 Sahrawis in the Western Sahara desert to resist Moroccan rule.
How many people were killed when Moroccan security forces broke up the Gdeim Izik camp?
Four Sahrawis and eleven Moroccan soldiers were killed during the breakup of the Gdeim Izik camp.
What is the relationship between France and Morocco regarding Western Sahara?
The French Government has a close relationship with Morocco, involving trade deals and a veto over the terms of the UN mission in Western Sahara.
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