In an unprecedented move, the Algerian government has warned MINURSO members of kidnapping risks in the Tindouf camps, endorsing the recent recommendations of Spain. The latter has advised its nationals against traveling to the camps.
In March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said that Morocco is free to adopt different positions than the ones shared by its Saudi and Emirati allies. Months later, the diplomat endorses the positions of the two countries regarding the «Iranian threats».
Far-right politician Geert Wilders has canceled his prophet Mohammed cartoon contest after receiving death threats. In the Netherlands, a Moroccan Imam was criticized for defending Wilders, stating that «freedom of speech is more important than an insulting cartoon».