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Morocco envoy rejects Algeria—s claims, says Algeria is blocking Sahara talks
Summary
At the U.N. General Assembly, the Representative of Morocco used a right of reply to reject Algeria—s remarks on the Sahara, saying Morocco has integrated the territory for 50 years, accusing Algeria of refusing to negotiate, and blaming Algeria for regional security problems.
The Representative of Morocco used a right of reply at the United Nations General Assembly to rebut remarks by Algeria's foreign minister and defend Rabat's position on the Sahara. He said Morocco has integrated the territory "in terms of its integration in the motherland" for "50 years" and disputed Algeria's characterization that the Sahara needed decolonization.
The representative framed his remarks as responses to three "mistruths" he attributed to the Algerian minister. He cited what he called historical instruments, saying a resolution "3 4 5 b" and the "Madrid agreement" marked the end of Spanish rule and the return of the Sahara to Morocco's authority. He added that…
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