Friday, June 10, 2022

Algeria Suspends Friendship Treaty With Spain Over Western Sahara Dispute

DW: Algeria suspends friendship treaty with Spain amid Western Sahara tensions 

Algeria said its decision was due to Spain's "unjustifiable turnaround" over the Western Sahara region. Earlier this year, Spain recognized Morocco's plans for the disputed territory, sparking tensions with Algeria. 

Algeria has suspended its 20-year-old cooperation treaty with Spain, the country's presidency announced Wednesday. 

The decision came after Madrid reversed its long-standing policy of neutrality on the Western Sahara conflict in March by backing Morocco's position.  

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Algeria Suspends Friendship Treaty With Spain Over Western Sahara Dispute  

Algeria suspends Spain treaty, bars imports over Western Sahara -- Reuters  

Algeria suspends Spain co-operation treaty over Western Sahara dispute -- France 24  

Algeria suspends trade ties with Spain over Western Sahara row -- Al Jazeera  

Algeria Scraps Treaty With Spain Over Madrid’s Western Sahara Policy -- National Interest  

Explainer-What Does a Diplomatic Row Mean for Spain's Algerian Energy Supplies? -- Reuters

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