In an unexpected move, United States President Donald Trump fired his national security advisor John Bolton. His dismissal is good news for Morocco, which has been under pressure due to Bolton’s frustration.
Algeria has paid a six-figure salary to American foreign lobbyist David Keene to defend its interests in Washington, a research group revealed. Keene was able to meet the US National Security Advisor John Bolton, weeks after he addressed the Western Sahara conflict.
Last year, Morocco reacted quickly to the comeback of John Bolton, named by Donald Trump as the 27th National Security Advisor of the United States. Since the former diplomat took office, the Kingdom made significant moves against Iran, supported Venezuela and repatriated nationals detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces.
In December, John Bolton said he was frustrated that the Western Sahara conflict «has not been resolved». In January, the US National Security Advisor did not comment on the Security Council’s review of the conflict.
Istiqlal secretary general Nizar Baraka responded to the US National Security Advisor John Bolton. In a letter addressed to the American official, he recalled some facts about the Sahara dispute.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, the US National Security Advisor John Bolton said that he is frustrated that the Western Sahara conflict has not been solved. The official took the opportunity to criticize the policy of China and Russia in Africa.