Mohamed Abdelaziz
Sahrawi politician, President
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Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Western Sahara
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Born in 1947, a prominent Sahrawi politician led the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Instrumental in the Western Sahara independence movement, served as the president from 1976 until death in 2016. Played a key role in the establishment of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and was a key figure in the fight against Moroccan occupation. Engaged in various resistance strategies to garner international support for the Sahrawi cause. His tenure witnessed significant events in the struggle for self-determination in Western Sahara.
Served as President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Led the Western Sahara independence movement
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