Saudi Royal court bans use of 'western Sahara' term, maps separating Morocco

Saudi Royal court bans use of 'western Sahara' term, maps separating Morocco
Thursday 25 January 2024 - 14:02

The Saudi Royal Court issued a decision calling for a ban on using the term “Western Sahara” and maps showing a separation line of the southern regions of Morocco in all institutions, educational centers, government departments, and ministries.

The decision was signed by the chief of the court Fahd bin Muhammad Al-Issa.

The decision was directed to all ministries and government departments, with instructions to circulate it to the agencies affiliated with or associated with them.

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