Trump reaffirms US backing for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara

United States President Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed Washington’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, describing Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the only basis for resolving the long-running territorial dispute.

The United States has reaffirmed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, describing Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the only credible basis for resolving the decades-long territorial dispute. The position was conveyed by U.S. President Donald Trump in a message to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on t