Did Morocco accidentally recognize the independence of Western Sahara?
On 4 September, the United Nations adopted a resolution to reform global mapping with a view to more accurately representing the areas of countries, including the real size of the African continent. This mapping principle is based in particular on the "Equal Earth" projection. A map, where Morocco is separated by a border of Western Sahara. According to some Internet users, by voting this resolution, Morocco has accidentally recognized the independence of the territory. Decryption.
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On 4 September, the United Nations adopted a resolution to reform global mapping with a view to more accurately representing the areas of countries, including the real size of the African continent. This mapping principle is based in particular on the "Equal Earth" projection. A map, where Morocco is separated by a border of Western Sahara. According to some Internet users, by voting this resolution, Morocco has accidentally recognized the independence of the territory. Decryption.
