'Two Dead' As Morocco Breaks Up Western Sahara Camp -- BBCTwo officials were killed and dozens injured as Moroccan security forces broke up a protest camp in Western Sahara, say reports.
The camp, for several thousand people near the territory's capital, Laayoune, was the biggest protest against Moroccan rule in the 35-year dispute.
Officials said the fighting later spread to the streets of Laayoune.
The violence comes hours before talks are scheduled to begin in the US on the future of the disputed territory.
The Gadaym Izik camp was set up about a month ago outside Laayoune and houses more than 12,000 people.
Read more ....
More News On Western Sahara Violence
W. Sahara-Morocco peace talks delayed after raid -- Yahoo News/AFP
W. Sahara-Morocco peace talks start despite raid -- Yahoo News/AFP
Western Sahara talks open under shadow of clashes -- Reuters
Two killed, 70 hurt in raid on W.Sahara camp -- AFP
Moroccan police dismantle W.Sahara camp -- AFP
Two Moroccans killed in Sahara camp-security source -- Reuters
Unrest in Western Sahara after raid on camp -- Yahoo News/Canadian Press
Assault / Western Sahara: Polisario accuses Rabat of sabotaging the negotiations -- Ennahar Online
FEATURE-Western Sahara protest camp tests Morocco's nerve -- Reuters
Q&A: Western Sahara clashes -- BBC
FACTBOX-Some facts about Western Sahara dispute -- Reuters
No comments:
Post a Comment