Morocco Temporarily Suspends Relations With German Embassy

Morocco Temporarily Suspends Relations With German Embassy
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Morocco has announced that its decision to put a hold on its contacts with the German embassy in the country over its stance on Western Sahara which is presently causing so many controversies.

The country’s foreign affairs ministry made this know and cited ‘deep disagreements concerning crucial issues,’ although it refused to provide explanations.

A senior Moroccan diplomat cited Germany’s reaction to the US decision in December to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara as a reason for the suspension of relations, Reuters news agency reported.

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The diplomat also cited Germany’s decision not to invite Morocco to an international meeting about Libya last year.

There was no immediate response from the German embassy.

Germany called a UN Security Council meeting to discuss the issue after former US President Donald Trump said Washington recognised Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.

Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, was annexed by Morocco in 1975. Since then it’s been the subject of a dispute between the Moroccans and the indigenous people, led by the Polisario Front.

AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK

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