French minister in 'historic' Western Sahara visit to back Moroccan sovereignty

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"The visit is condemned to more than one title. It reflects a remarkable disregard for international legality on the part of a permanent member of the UN Security Council," said the Algerian ministry in a statement.

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French officials visit disputed Western Sahara territory

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati visited the disputed Western Sahara on Monday during a trip to Morocco aimed at strengthening cultural ties with the north African nation.

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Six months after Emmanuel Macron's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over this disputed territory, the Minister of Culture, close to the positions of the Cherifian kingdom, visited the site on Monday.

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French minister in 'historic' Western Sahara visit to back Moroccan sovereignty

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati began a visit on Monday to the disputed Western Sahara, a sign of French support for Moroccan sovereignty over the desert territory. The long-frozen conflict opposes Rabat, which considers the former Spanish colony as its own, against the Algerian-backed Polisario Front.

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The French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati described her visit to the disputed Non-Self-Governing Territory of Western Sahara as "historical" on Monday 17 February, considering that it "demonstrates that the present and future of this region are within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty".

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French minister in Western Sahara to back Moroccan sovereignty

RABAT - French Culture Minister Rachida Dati began a visit on Monday to disputed Western Sahara where she will meet officials and open a French cultural center in a show of support for Moroccan sovereignty over the desert territory.