Donald Trump has threatened to hold back U.S. aid from countries that will vote against the U.S.’s decision recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, backing at the General Assembly a UN resolution. Morocco is obviously concerned by the threats of Trump’s administration. Details.
While the Minurso’s mandate has not been extended to monitor human rights in Western Sahara, a number of American senators want the Trump administration to consult the United Nations mission before sending aid to the region.
During a press briefing held in the office of the spokesperson for the UN secretary general, it has been announced that the USA has offered $1 million to the World Food Program. The fund is meant to help Sahrawi refugees in camps of the Polisario Front.