.JUST ABOUT 50 YEARS have actually passed due to the fact that Morocco professed prepotence over Western side Sahara, a cut of land that goes for 900km along the Atlantic shore to the nation's south. The Polisario Face-- a protection group backed by Algeria, Morocco's long-standing opponent, and also working with the region's aboriginal population, the Sahrawi-- is still fighting for control. In 2020 a 29-year ceasefire malfunctioned. On July 30th France contacted Morocco's prepare for Western Sahara the "simply manner" to address the problem. Algeria withdrew its ambassador to France in reaction.