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202525 minPG-13current-affairs

Conflict Geopolitics

Western Sahara: Desert Fighters

202525 minPG-13current-affairs

Western Sahara's ongoing conflict between the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and Morocco highlights the struggle for independence in a resource-rich territory.

Conflict Geopolitics

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Western Sahara: Desert Fighters

2025• 25 minPG-13

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Western Sahara's ongoing conflict between the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and Morocco highlights the struggle for independence in a resource-rich territory.

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Western Sahara remains a contested region, with the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) engaged in conflict against Morocco, which controls approximately 80% of the territory. Rich in mineral resources and fishing grounds, Western Sahara has been the focal point of a struggle for independence since the conflict reignited in 2020. This documentary explores the geopolitical ramifications of the dispute and examines the implications for the local population, highlighting the Sahrawi people's ongoing efforts to reclaim their homeland.

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