CIA updates map to recognize Western Sahara as part of Morocco
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has updated its map to show Western Sahara as part of Morocco, aligning with
Morocco has reportedly extended its control to encompass 15-20% of Western Sahara’s airspace, previously managed from the Canaries, according to Spanish news source El Independiente. This expansion, described as unilateral by reliable sources, involves the establishment of military air exclusion zones and alterations to maps acknowledging Spanish oversight. The move has spurred discreet, ongoing discussions between Spain and Morocco throughout the year regarding airspace management.
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