On October 16, 1975, the International Court of Justice recognized historical legal ties of allegiance between Morocco and the tribes of Western Sahara. In response, King Hassan II addressed the Moroccan nation, announcing a massive peaceful civilian march. On November 6, 1975, 350,000 unarmed volunteers carrying copies of the Holy Quran, green olive branches, and Moroccan national flags crossed the border into Western Sahara. This peaceful demonstration led directly to the Madrid Accords and the departure of Spanish colonial forces.
On October 16, 1975, the International Court of Justice recognized historical legal ties of allegiance between Morocco and the tribes of Western Sahara. In response, King Hassan II addressed the Moroccan nation, announcing a massive peaceful civilian march. On November 6, 1975, 350,000 unarmed volunteers carrying copies of the Holy Quran, green olive branches, and Moroccan national flags crossed the border into Western Sahara. This peaceful demonstration led directly to the Madrid Accords and the departure of Spanish colonial forces.
