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The killings are alleged to have occurred as Moroccan security forces cleared the camp near the city of Laayoune after a riot had broken out. (File/Photo)

March 14th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Moroccan court resumes trial of 25 Sahrawis

Trial resumed of 25 Saharwis accused of killing 13 people in November 2010.

A United Nations car drives past the Mechouar square on May 14, 2013 in Laayoune, the capital of Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara. (AFP/Fadel Senna)

April 28th, 2015 - 04:10 GMT

Morocco arrests four for issuing ‘burning alive’ fatwa: ministry

Pro-independence movements for the Western Sahara cause is starting to gain greater international attention and momentum, particularly within Europe (Courtesy of The Washington Post)

January 14th, 2014 - 03:40 GMT

Moroccan police, Sahrawis clash in pro-independence protest in Laayoune

The Moroccan Human Rights association reported that many civilians in the Western Sahara were injured when police authorities attempted to break up their peaceful protest in the city of Laayoune (Courtesy of Kirby Gookin/Western Sahara Resource Center)

October 21st, 2013 - 11:33 GMT

Bloody clashes in Western Sahara following UN envoy visit

Clashes in Morocco

November 9th, 2010 - 03:26 GMT

Morocco denies reports on 11 dead in Western Sahara clashes

Morocco police

November 8th, 2010 - 01:53 GMT

Clashes in Morocco following the dismantling of refugee camp in Western Sahara

March 20th, 2006 - 04:47 GMT

Moroccan king starts Western Sahara visit

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June 16th, 2005 - 08:59 GMT

Call to stop attacks on journalists in Laayoune