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US says Moroccan proposal should be sole basis for Western Sahara talks • Apr. 9, 2025, 4:05 AM ET (Reuters)
Ryanair caught in the crossfire as Western Sahara flights become flashpoint for Morocco-Polisario political conflict • Apr. 7, 2025, 1:01 AM ET (Fortune)
After months of tension, Algerian president says Macron remains 'only point of reference' for mending ties with France • Mar. 23, 2025, 5:30 AM ET (Le Monde)

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Also Known As Al-Ṣaḥrāʾ al-Gharbiyyah • Spanish Sahara
Population (2025 est.) 646,100
Official Name(S) Western Sahara; Al-Ṣaḥrāʾ al-Gharbiyyah (Arabic)
Total Area (Sq Km) 272,000
Total Area (Sq Mi) 105,019

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