Western Sahara is a disputed territory in north-west Africa that has been in a decades-long struggle for independence from Morocco. Known as "Africa's last colony," it is the last African colonial state that has yet to gain independence. The history of Western Sahara is complex and tumultuous, with roots tracing back to the 19th century when Spain colonized the region. At that time, it was called the Spanish Sahara. Following Spain's withdrawal in 1976, Morocco and Mauritania claimed sovereignty over the territory, leading to a 16-year conflict between the two countries and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a government-in-exile formed by the indigenous Sahrawi people. The conflict ended in 1991 with a ceasefire agreement, but the status of Western Sahara remains unresolved to this day. The issue of Western Sahara's independence is a contentious one, with Morocco claiming sovereignty over the territory and the SADR seeking full independence. The Moroccan government has invested heavily in the region, building infrastructure and encouraging Moroccan settlers to relocate to Western Sahara. However, the Sahrawi people have long maintained that they have a right to self-determination and independence, citing their unique cultural and linguistic heritage. The international community has been involved in attempts to resolve the dispute, with the United Nations playing a key role in mediating talks between Morocco and the SADR.
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