Hi,
I remember there's an article in the Scott Stamp
Monthly, a stamp collector's publication on this area sometimes back. Your link
to the articlesuggests that La Aguera is part of Morocco. As far as I can
remember, the article in the stamp publication mentioned that La Aguera, Rio de
Oro and Cape Juby together formed what was to become Spanish Western
Sahara in 1949. La Aguera was administered by Spain at least since 1920 as
that was when stamps were first issued for the territory.
After the Spanish withdrew from Western Sahara in
1975, the area was divided into Moroccan (north) and Mauritanian (south)
portions. The POLISARIO front has been seeking independence for Western Sahara
since that date. Mauritania later gave up all claims to Western Sahara,
whereupon Morocco proceeded to occupy the southern portion of Western Sahara as
well. Mauritania does not recognise the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara.
La Aguera, in the south of Western Sahara would
formed part of an area aministered by Mauritania prior to its giving up claims
to Western Sahara.This probably explains why Mauritania considers it illegal for
any person to enter Mauritania from La Aguera. The reason why armed escorts are
necessary for travel in Western Sahara is because guerilla activities are still
frequent - something the webpage neglects to mention.
The above is from memory, so any correction is
most welcome.
Richard
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Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 10:10
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Subject: [BoundaryPoint] La Aguera
Hi,
does anyone know more exactly facts about La
Aguera?
I add maps.
Regards, Chris
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