Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Moroccan Forces Disperse Protest Camp In Western Sahara


Deaths In Western Sahara Camp Raid -- Al Jazeera

Raid by Moroccan forces on a Western Sahara protest camp leaves four dead and scores injured, on the eve of peace talks.

At least four people have been killed and 70 injured in a raid by Moroccan forces on a protest camp in the disputed region of Western Sahara, sources on both rival sides have said.

The Gdaim Izik camp, which houses 12,000 Saharawi refugess, had sprung up outside Laayoune, the main town in Western Sahara, four weeks ago, in protest against the deterioration of living conditions in the area.

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More News On The Conflict In Western Sahara

Independence movement: new clashes in capital of Western Sahara a day after deadly riots -- Canadian Press/AP
Polisario says 11 die in clashes; Morocco denies -- Reuters
Violence marks start of Western Sahara talks -- Euronews
5 Moroccan Troops, 1 Civilian Killed In W. Sahara -- NPR/AP
Deadly clashes as Morocco breaks up Western Sahara camp -- BBC
Morocco Raids Protest Camp in Territory Under Dispute -- New York Times

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