Controversy Over Morocco's Occupation and Development Plans in Western Sahara
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Morocco is illegally occupying the Western Sahara and exploiting its resources, including plans for large renewable energy projects.
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The occupation costs Morocco a lot of money for military expenditure and settlements, so it wants to profit from the territory.
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EU deals with Morocco risk legitimizing the occupation, making Europe complicit in human rights abuses there.
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Morocco was allegedly involved in bribing officials in the EU Parliament to gain support for the occupation.
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Moroccan forces are accused of numerous human rights violations against Sahrawis living under occupation in Western Sahara.