Ruto Revokes Recognition of Western Sahara After Audience With Moroccan Envoy CapitalFMKenya: Kenya
Sahrawi Republic has been seeking to transition from a semi-autonomous region to self-rule, a push that Morocco has vehemently objected to opposing proposals for Western Sahara to decide its future through a referendum.
Ruto stated that his administration will initiate steps to wind down the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic's presence in the country. At State House in Nairobi, received congratulatory message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Kenya rescinds its recognition of the SADR and initiates steps to wind down the entity's presence in the country. pic.twitter.com/FNe4Ff9XcS-- William Samoei Ruto, PhD September 14, 2022
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