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Washington advances its pawns in Western Sahara

Dakhla, Western Sahara, 2009. — Dakhla, Western Sahara, 2009. © Franck Hamel/Wostok Press/MaxPPP

An American consular delegation is currently in Dakhla to meet with local authorities and take the first steps towards opening a consulate in the city. [...]

Published on 28/10/2025 at 14:45 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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