India withdraws recognition of Sahrawi republic

Originally published June 22, 2000

India has withdrawn its recognition of the puppet "SADR" republic, an Indian well-informed source said. New Delhi had recognized in 1985 the Sahrawi republic, self-proclaimed by the "Polisario" separatist group which claims the independence of Moroccan southern provinces.

India, thus, becomes the 20th country which realized its error and withdrew the recognition to the "RASD" its recognition.

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