Event Perejil Island crisis

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Was a conflict between Spain and Morocco that took place over the small, uninhabited Perejil Island.

Chronology

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  • July 2002: On July 18, at 6:21 a.m., Spain landed on the Perejil Island ("Operation Romeo-Sierra"). The attack was carried out by 28 Spanish commando units from the Grupos de operaciones especiales deployed by 6 helicopters from Alicante. The Spanish Navy and Air Force provided support. The Moroccans left the island.
  • July 2002: Relations between Spain and Morocco degenerated on July 11, 2002 when a group of six Moroccan soldiers landed on Perejil Island and set up an outpost.