Chad opens consulate in Morocco Western Sahara

Chad opened a consulate in Western Sahara, joining African and Arab countries that have established diplomatic missions there in a sign of support for Morocco’s claim to the disputed territory. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Chadian Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah attended the inauguration ceremony. So far 29 countries have opened consulates in Western Sahara cities of Layoune and Dakhla in full support of Morocco’ssovereignty over the territory.