Algeria on Thursday vehemently denounced France’s recent decision to endorse Morocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara region.
The North African nation expressed “great regret and strong denunciation” of the French government’s stance, which it was formally notified of in recent days.
In a strongly worded statement, the Algerian foreign ministry vowed to reassess its relationship with France in light of this decision, holding Paris solely responsible for the consequences.
The ministry reiterated Algeria’s longstanding support for a United Natialgeria condemns france’s support for moroccan sahara plan
ons-led referendum on Western Sahara’s future, a position that directly opposes Morocco’s claim of sovereignty over the territory.
The Western Sahara conflict has been a longstanding point of contention in the region.
Morocco annexed most of the territory in 1975 from Spain, igniting a protracted guerrilla war with the Polisario Front, an independence movement backed by Algeria.
A UN-brokered ceasefire was established in 1991, but efforts to organize a referendum have been unsuccessful.
The French foreign ministry has yet to publicly comment on Algeria’s reaction to its decision.
The dispute over Western Sahara is a complex issue with far-reaching implications for regional stability and international diplomacy.
