Libya is believed to be the second Arab country to open shortly a consulate in the Saharan Moroccan city of Laayoune after the United Arab Emirates, dealing another setback to the Polisario and the Algerian regime. According to local Assabah daily, all necessary measures and preparations have been made for the opening of this new diplomatic mission in the Sahara. Libya will thus be the 17th African country and the 2nd Arab country to install its Consulate General in Laayoune in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara. Since last year, 16 African countries have opened consulates in the Saharan cities of Laayoune and Dakhla. According to some analysts, after the bold and sovereign decision made by the UAE in showing its firm and open support to Morocco’s territorial integrity, other countries from the Arab world, Latin America and Asia will follow suit.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 05, 2020 14:15 UTC