Gdeim Izik

Gdeim Izik was a large protest camp near Laayoune, Western Sahara, established in 2010 by Sahrawi activists demanding independence and better living conditions. It symbolized frustration over political, economic, and social issues faced by the Sahrawi people under Moroccan rule. The Moroccan authorities dismantled the camp in November 2010, leading to clashes and a military confrontation that heightened tensions in the region. Gdeim Izik's significance lies in its role as a peaceful protest that escalated into broader conflicts, drawing international attention to the Western Sahara dispute and the struggle for Sahrawi self-determination.