Morocco names 1,055km highway after Trump over Western Sahara
Morocco dedicates a 1,055km highway to former US President Trump after his recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
The short version
Morocco named a 1,055km highway after former US President Donald Trump. The highway passes through Western Sahara, a territory claimed by Morocco.
Morocco named a highway spanning 1,055 kilometers after former US President Donald Trump.2 The highway passes through Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims as its own.1 Morocco cited Trump’s 2020 decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara as the reason for the naming.2
A letter from Morocco’s king confirmed the naming of the highway in honor of Trump.1
Why it matters
Western Sahara is a disputed territory in North Africa claimed by Morocco and recognized by some countries as an independent state.1
In 2020, the Trump administration became the first US government to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara in exchange for Morocco normalizing relations with Israel.2
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