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Paris Trial to Test France Morocco Rift Over Ben Barka Kidnapping
A Paris trial opens Monday charging 13 conspirators in the Ben Barka kidnapping. Morocco sides with Oufkir and Dlimi, defying France while Paris withdraws its ambassador and curtails aid. The case risks straining trade and diplomatic ties despite published Moroccan assurances.
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Rabat
Morocco
France
Paris
Mehdi Ben Barka
Moniday
Kid‘nap Ben Barka
Mohamed Oufkir
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Ahmed Dlimi
Hassan II
Oufkir
Dlimi
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