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2021 Focus April 2021 Africa Separatist Movements 

FOCUS on Separatist Movements: Western Sahara

Chimdi Chukwukere 0 Comments , , , ,

Following its establishment in 1945, the United Nations adopted a central commitment to the right to self-determination and decolonization of all non-self-governing territories. General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV), adopted in 1960, called for the “respect for the principles of equal rights and self-determination of all peoples” and declared that “all people have the right to self-determination by virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.” It is on this basis that Western Saharans continue to push for their right to self-determination and independence from Morocco. 

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2021 Focus April 2021 Separatist Movements Europe 

FOCUS on Separatist Movements: Catalonia 

Kiara McGaughey 0 Comments , , ,

The Spanish autonomous region of Catalonia is one with its own rich and distinct culture, customs, and language developed over thousands of years. Catalonian separatist movements have strengthened their presence and reignited the debate of whether there should be an autonomous Catalan state. 

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October 2020 International News 2020 Europe 

Spain Declares State of Emergency Over COVID Spike

Shweta Parthasarathy 0 Comments , , ,

In response to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the Spanish government has declared a national state of emergency. As of October 30, the total number of cases in Spain reached 1,264,517 with 35,878 deaths reported. Among the new measures instituted to prevent another near-collapse of the country’s hospital capacity is an overnight curfew that will be in place for the next six months, reports the Associated Press.

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November 2017 2017 International News Europe 

Catalonia: Autonomy at Risk as Madrid Threatens Direct Rule

Madison Feser 0 Comments , , ,

Spain has officially dissolved Catalonia’s regional government and will be hosting new elections on December 21. Catalonia, however, with main contributors to its economy leaving the region, along with lack of EU and international support, faces major obstacles as leaders try to establish their newly declared independence.

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