MarokossaLänsiSahaarassa

MarokossaLänsiSahaarassa refers to the administrative and de facto control of the territory of Western Sahara by Morocco. This situation is the subject of a long-standing international dispute. Morocco annexed the territory in 1975 following the withdrawal of Spain, its former colonial power. However, the Polisario Front, a liberation movement, declared the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) and seeks independence for Western Sahara, with support from Algeria.

The United Nations considers Western Sahara a non-self-governing territory and has been attempting to broker a resolution, typically involving a referendum on self-determination. Morocco administers the majority of the territory, including its economically significant phosphate deposits and fishing grounds, while the Polisario Front controls a smaller portion, primarily in the eastern desert regions. A berm, a sand wall often referred to as the "Wall of Shame" or "Moroccan Wall," divides the territory and is heavily fortified.

The political status of Western Sahara remains unresolved, impacting regional stability and international relations. The dispute has led to sporadic conflict and a protracted humanitarian situation for Sahrawi refugees, many of whom live in camps in Algeria. International recognition of either Moroccan sovereignty or the SADR's independence is divided, with many nations taking a neutral stance or supporting UN-led negotiations. The economic resources of the territory are a significant factor in the ongoing dispute.