Washington (AFP) – The United States will open a “virtual” diplomatic post in Western Sahara ahead of a consulate, the State Department said Thursday, after recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory earlier this month. Announcement of the virtual presence follows US President Donald Trump’s surprise declaration in early December supporting Morocco’s control of the desert territory, which is claimed by the Algerian-backed pro-independence Polisario Front rebels. The move was part of a larger agreement revealed by Trump, under which Morocco became the latest Arab state to reco…
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