First Sahrawi Intifada

The First Sahrawi Intifada forms part of the wider and ongoing Western Sahara conflict. It began in 1999 and lasted until 2004, transforming into the Independence Intifada in 2005.

Independence Intifada
Part of Western Sahara conflict
Date1999–2004
main phase: September 1999–early 2000
Location
Western Sahara, south of Morocco
GoalsRespect of Sahrawi human rights
Methods
Resulted inSahrawi uprising suppressed
Parties

Sahrawi activists

  • Sahrawi students
  • National Association of Unemployed University Graduates
  • Sahrawi miners
Casualties and losses
Hundreds arrested, some wounded
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