Morocco Make up Causes Spain Economic Loss in Algeria

Spain-Algeria trade hit by suspension of friendship treaty due to Spain recognizing Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.

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Spain colonized Western Sahara from 1884 to 1976. The Sahrawi nationalist movement, Polisario Front, fought against Spanish rule.

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Spain faced pressure to withdraw from Western Sahara, announcing a referendum, but it was suspended by the UNSG.

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ICJ: No territorial link between Western Sahara and Morocco/Mauritania, King Hassan II called for peaceful march.

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Western Sahara vital for Morocco: sovereignty, economy. Rich in rock phosphate, 3rd largest export. Key for fishing, food supply.

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Morocco-Spain ties chilled by Ghali's admission, crisis resolved as Madrid supports Western Sahara autonomy plan.

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Spain's policy change improves ties with Morocco but sparks Algerian economic blockade, leading to significant export losses.

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Spanish exports to Algeria hit hard, hurting Valencia and Catalonia, seeking EU support, failed resolution attempt.

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