Mali Supports Morocco's Sahara Plan

The Malian government stopped recognizing the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This decision was made to improve relations with Morocco. The move is linked to a dispute over Western Sahara.

In 1980, Mali recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, which was created by the Polisario Front with support from Algeria. The Malian government changed this decision. Morocco wants to have better relations with Mali. The change is part of a larger effort to resolve the conflict over Western Sahara. This territory is disputed between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

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