Boys play football outside their homes in Dakhla city, Western Sahara, Monday, December 21, 2020. U.S. plans to open a consulate in Western Sahara mark a turning point for the disputed and closely policed territory. U.S. recognition of Morocco’s authority over the land frustrates indigenous Sahrawis seeking independence. But others see the future U.S. consulate as a major boost for Western Sahara cities like Dakhla. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)
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