Watan-A stir has been caused in the past hours due to new developments in tensions between Algeria and Morocco, which constituted a diplomatic breach.<\/p>\n
The story revolves around a decree issued by the Moroccan government in the latest issue of the official gazette number 5811, which includes the expropriation of necessary properties, including three properties owned by the Algerian Republic in Rabat, under the pretext of public interest.<\/p>\n
This step aims to “expand administrative buildings for the benefit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation and Moroccans residing abroad in the Rabat commune,” as stated in the decree.<\/p>\n
The decision includes the expropriation of properties necessary for this purpose, which are six properties, three of which are owned by Algeria.<\/p>\n
The Moroccan decision sparked Algerian outrage, with its Foreign Ministry condemning the decision and describing it as a “project to confiscate the properties of the Algerian embassy” in Morocco.<\/p>\n
Algerian authorities affirmed that they would respond to “these provocations by all means they deem appropriate,” stating that the Kingdom of Morocco has entered a new phase of escalation in its provocative actions towards Algeria. These recent provocations were evident through the project to confiscate the properties of the Algerian embassy in Morocco.<\/p>\n
They indicated that they would respond to these provocations using all means they deemed appropriate, and resort to all available legal means, especially within the framework of the United Nations, to ensure the respect of their interests.<\/p>\n