When war over Western Sahara broke out in 1975, thousands of Sahrawi fled across the border to Algeria. Since then, the Sahrawi have lived in refugee camps outside Tindouf, Algeria separated from their families in Western Sahara. This video describes a UNHCR program to reunite them for short visits.
Reuniting Sahrawi Families
ASSOCIATED RESEARCH PROJECTS
The project has three components, each designed to give a different perspective on Sahrawi refugees.