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France to grant independence for Afars and Issas Djibouti
France plans to grant independence to the Afars and Issas in the Djibouti territory, retaining a 5,400 man Foreign Legion garrison. Political tension rises as rival Issa Afar groups threaten power, Somalia and Ethiopia stake claims, and Arab League and OAU seek guarantees amid a fragile path to self rule within 12 to 18 months.
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Paris
France
Red Sea
U.S
Afars
Issas
Nench Somaliland
Djibouti
Foreign Legion
African Popular League For Independence
Somalia
Africa
Middle East
Djlbouti
Ethiopia
Djibouti-Addis Ababa
Arab League
Organization of African Unity
Overseas Territories Ministry
Aji Aref
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