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Airspace closed? Algeria closes airspace to Moroccan planes

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September 23, 2021

Costa Haritos

Algeria has announced the closure of the country’s airspace to all Moroccan planes

The move is the latest in an ongoing dispute between the two neighbours at odds, mainly over Western Sahara.

The move was announced after a meeting of the High Security Council.

A statement reads “all civilian and military aircraft as well as to those registered in Morocco” are banned.

The decision comes “in view of the continued provocations and hostile practices on the Moroccan side”.

There has been no immediate reaction by Moroccan authorities but Royal Air Maroc says the move would affect 15 flights weekly linking Morocco with Tunisia, Turkey and Egypt.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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