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The largest prison in the world: landmines, walls, UXOs and the UN’s role in the Western Sahara

Joanna C. Allan, Pablo San Martin

According to Saharawi Comandante Habuha Braica, landmine coordinator of the POLISARIO, “there are approximately 7 million landmines, although some studies raise the figure up to 10 million”. Taking into account that the Saharawi population does not surpass 300,000, “there are 20 landmines for each Saharawi”.

Article Western Sahara 2007 English 9 minutes

The Unspoken Conflict In Western Sahara

Kanika Sansanwal, Rahul Kamath

This article explores the unresolved conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front over Western Sahara. Despite decades of UN efforts, no referendum has been held. Morocco offers autonomy, while the Polisario demands independence. Regional rivalries and international interests have prolonged the stalemate. The authors argue that only compromise can bring a solution and end the suffering of the Sahrawi people.

Article Western Sahara 2020 English 15 minutes