Citing ‘Hostile Actions’ Algeria Severs Diplomatic Ties With Morocco
France 24: Algeria severs diplomatic ties with Morocco, citing ‘hostile actions’
Algeria cut diplomatic relations with Morocco on Tuesday, citing what it called hostile actions by its most populous neighbour with which it has had strained relations for decades.
Speaking at a news conference in Algiers, Foreign Minister Ramdane Lamamra accused Morocco of using Pegasus spyware against its officials, supporting a separatist group and failing in bilateral commitments, including on the Western Sahara issue.
“The Moroccan kingdom has never stopped its hostile actions against Algeria,” he said, announcing the immediate cessation of ties. Consulates in each country, however, will stay open, he added.
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Update #1: Algeria splits with Morocco over 'hostile actions,' Lapid's comments - report (Jerusalem Post/Reuters)
Update #2: Algeria cuts ties with ‘hostile’ Morocco, partly blaming Israel rapprochement (Times of Israel)
WNU Editor: There is a lot of bad blood between these two countries.
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