Republic of the Rif
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Republic of the Rif existed between 1921 and 1926 in Morocco, born from a revolt against the Spanish protectorate. Abd el-Krim led a coalition of Riffians and Jebala in the Rif War, seeking independence. The conflict saw the use of chemical weapons by the Spanish army, marking a grim escalation.
Statistics
Area
34,631.00 km²
Population
Not available