The Chad government had opened a consulate in Western Sahara, on Wednesday, August 14, joining African and Arab countries that have launched diplomatic missions there. Experts have said this development is a sign of support for Morocco’s claim to the disputed territory.
Note that Morocco considers Western Sahara as its own territory, however, the Algeria-backed Polisario Front wants to establish its own state there.
So far yet, only 29 countries have opened consulates in Western Sahara cities of Layoune and Dakhla in a show of whole hearted support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory.
