US envoy visits Algeria to bolster eroded relations
The visit took place amid signs of fraying relations between Washington and Algiers after the Trump administration announced last month its recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara. There have also been indications that the North African country is nudging closer to Russia and China.
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US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker speaks during a press briefing in Algiers, January 7, 2021. (AFP)
ALGIERS A US envoy visited Algeria on Thursday as part of a regional tour to discuss issues including the Libyan conflict and the disputed Western Sahara, officials said.