Saudi Arabia, The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Arab League called for “dialog” Wednesday to resolve arguments between neighboring Algeria and Morocco.Algeria said Tuesday it had cut diplomatic relations with Morocco because of “hostile actions”, following months of resurgent tensions between the North African rivals.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The OIC “called for dialog to resolve any possible differences”, a statement from the Jeddah-based organization Wednesday said.Saudi Arabia called on both nations “to prioritize dialog” to help “achieve security and stability,” a foreign ministry statement read.Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit urged “both countries to exercise restraint and to avoid further escalation” in a statement late Tuesday.Algiers has long been at odds with Rabat -- particularly over the Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony Morocco sees as an integral part of its territory, but where Algiers has supported the Polisario independence movement.Morocco’s foreign ministry bit back saying Algiers’ move was “completely unjustified”.Read more:Algeria to review ties with Morocco after ‘hostile acts’Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with neighboring MoroccoMorocco says Algeria’s decision to cut ties is ‘completely unjustified’
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia, Arab League decry Algeria-Morocco diplomatic fallout
