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Hospital stay of 'rebel' leader seen as trigger of Moroccan action to allow mass exodus into Spain

Brahim Gali, the leader of the Polisario Front, the independence movement of disputed Western Sahara, arrived at a Rioja hospital in April

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Friday, 21 May 2021, 09:18

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When the Moroccan authorities allowed a mass exodus into Spain this week, many observers we not surprised.

The North African neighbour, traditionally portrayed as a good ally, had recently expressed its unhappiness with Spain for, in its eyes, harbouring a wanted terrorist that threatened its national security.

Brahim Gali, the leader of the Polisario Front, the independence movement of disputed Western Sahara, arrived at a Rioja hospital in April from Algeria for treatment for Covid-19 under a false name.

The secret operation was revealed in days. Morocco protested about the stay to Spain and the Minister of Foreign Affairs cited "humanitarian reasons" for allowing it.

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