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Moroccan King Confirms Naming of Western Sahara Highway in Honor of Donald Trump
Just the facts
A letter from King Mohammed VI confirmed the naming of a key highway running through Western Sahara after Donald Trump. The infrastructure project extends into territory over which Morocco claims full sovereignty. In 2020, the United States government officially recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara during the Trump administration.
Why this is news
Moroccan King Mohammed VI confirmed in an official letter that a major highway in Western Sahara has been named in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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