The decision to end diplomatic relations with the Polisario is a significant shift in Ecuador’s foreign policy. The so-called representation of the Algeria-backed Polisario, which had been listed on Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, has now been deleted from records. Ecuador has also ordered the separatist representatives to close their mission in the country and leave. Gabriela Sommerfeld, Ecuador’s Foreign Minister, had then notified her Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, of the decision in a phone call. The timing of Ecuador’s decision is significant as it comes just a day after Panama announced a similar move to suspend diplomatic relations with the Polisario.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 23, 2024 22:01 UTC