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BREAKING,

Morocco claims sovereignty over Western Sahara, but other countries back separatist movement.

Israel has recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara, the Israeli, the Moroccan government has said.

Morocco has had control of the territory, but little international recognition, since 1975, after Spanish colonial rule ended.

But a separatist movement, backed by Algeria, has long pushed for an independent state.

More to follow. 

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