French Culture Minister Rachida Dati began a visit on Monday to the disputed Western Sahara, a sign of French support for Moroccan sovereignty over the desert territory. The long-frozen conflict
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati's visit to Western Sahara showcases support for Morocco's sovereignty over the region, amid longstanding conflict with the Algerian-backed Polisario Front. France,
The French decision has strained relations between Paris and Algeria, which supports the Polisario Front in demanding self-rule for the Sahrawi people. The North African nation has insisted that the stance by its former colonial power violates international law and UN efforts to decolonize Western Sahara.
Algeria’s foreign ministry unleashed a barrage of accusations Tuesday against French Culture Minister Rachida Dati’s historic visit to Laayoune, blasting what it termed a “flagrant disregard for international law” by a permanent Security Council member.
Rabat - Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch hosted in Rabat today Gérard Larcher, President of the French Senate.  Larcher’s visit reflects the deepening Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch hosted in Rabat today Gérard Larcher,
After Rachida Dati's trip to the territory controlled by Morocco but claimed by the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, an Algerian foreign ministry statement posted on social media on Tuesday said the visit 'reflects blatant disregard for international legality by a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
RABAT, Feb 17 (Reuters) - French Culture Minister Rachida Dati began a visit on Monday to disputed Western ... after the U.S. to back Morocco's position. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Rabat in October telling parliament that Western Sahara ...