1976 Press Photo King Hassan Claims that Algerian Troops Ambush Garrisson

Sahara War Flares Up: King Hassan claims that Algerian troops ambushed a Moroccan garrison leaving many dead. The continued outbreak of fighting has made the women and children flee from the fighting zones and gather into refugee camps. Picture Shows: Probably the first pictures of Oluld Ziou, President of the reecently formed Consell National Provisoire Saharaoui, the effective Saharaoul provisional Government, and, as such, closest thing to "Head of State."

Photo measures 7 x 9.5 inches.

Photo is dated 02-02-1976.

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