"Western Sahara is the largest disputed territory in the world, designated by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory, despite Morocco controlling about 80% of it."
"The territory holds political significance due to its phosphate rock reserves and offshore fishing, making it a region of interest for both Morocco and the Polisario Front."
"Many Sahrawi people live in refugee camps on the Algerian border, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian issues stemming from the territorial dispute."
"Spain's withdrawal from Western Sahara led to Morocco's Green March, where 350,000 Moroccans were ushered in to assert control over the territory amid resistance from the Polisario."
Western Sahara, a territory the size of Colorado, is primarily controlled by Morocco but is considered non-self-governing by the UN. The region is marked by conflict, with the Polisario Front, representing the Sahrawi ethnic group, controlling the eastern area. The territory is rich in phosphate rock and has strategic fishing grounds. Despite Morocco's claims, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is proclaimed by the Polisario Front. The territory has never held a referendum for independence, leading to its designation as 'Africa's last colony.'
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