Morocco draws diplomatic red line over Western Sahara sovereignty
Vehement reaction to Spain seen as preempting any foreign infringement upon the kingdom’s territorial integrity.
Thursday 03/06/2021
A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against Polisario chief Brahim Ghali, outside Spanish High Court in Madrid, Spain, June 1, 2021. (REUTERS)
RABAT - Throughout the crisis triggered by Spain admitting Polisario leader Ibrahim Ghali for medical treatment on its soil, Morocco has seemed to draw a red line regarding its sovereignty over the Western Sahara, in a way that would pre-empt any future moves against its territorial integrity.
Accordingly, it sent a clear message that Rabat will not separate its sovereignty over the Western Sahara from its economic or security interests with any regional or international party.