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Morocco says 269 million square metres of landmines cleared in Western Sahara
Original: One of Africa’s top militaries clears 269 million square metres of explosives in disputed territory claimed by Morocco and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front
One of Africa's largest militaries reports clearing 269 million square metres of explosives in Western Sahara, the disputed territory claimed by Morocco and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front. The demining effort is being framed as a humanitarian and security milestone in a region long contaminated by landmines from decades of conflict, drawing attention to ongoing efforts to stabilise the contested land.
Why now: Demining in Western Sahara is drawing attention because of renewed international focus on the Morocco-Polisario dispute and humanitarian risks from leftover explosives.
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- One of Africa’s top militaries clears 269 million square metres of explosives in disputed territory claimed by Morocco and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front · Business Insider Africa
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