Sidi Ifni

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Was a Spanish protectorate that included Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña (now Sidi Ifni) and its surroundings.

Establishment

April 1860: The Spanish possession of Sidi Ifni expanded its borders (before it was just the Santa Cruz settlement).

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Was a war between Spain and Morocco that began with a conflict over the borders of the Spanish city of Ceuta.

Was a series of armed incursions into Spanish West Africa by Moroccan insurgents.

October 1957: Two villages on the outskirts of Sidi Ifni, Goulimine and Bou Izarguen, were occupied by 1,500 Moroccan soldiers.

June 1969: Following a treaty signed on 4 January and ratified 22 April, Spain formally returned the territory to Morocco.

June 1969: Following a treaty signed on 4 January and ratified 22 April, Spain formally returned the territory to Morocco.