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Morocco adds W. Sahara waters to its maritime territory

A fishing vessel in Western Sahara's waters. Morocco on January 22, 2020, integrated waters off the coast of Western Sahara into its maritime territory. PHOTO | FILE

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • Morocco on Wednesday integrated waters off the coast of Western Sahara into its maritime territory.
  • Morocco has controlled 80 percent of the territory since the 1970s and views it as an integral part of the kingdom.
  • The move is disputed by the Polisario Front, who want a referendum for the people of Western Sahara to choose between independence and integration with Morocco.

Rabat,

Morocco on Wednesday integrated waters off the coast of Western Sahara into its maritime territory, adopting two laws that extend its legal jurisdiction over the disputed former Spanish colony.

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