Algeria Severs Ties with UAE Over 'Hostile' Regional Actions
Algeria has officially cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, citing a series of provocative actions by Abu Dhabi that Algiers deemed unacceptable despite prior warnings. The foreign ministry summoned the Emirati ambassador and granted a 48-hour deadline for departure. The split follows years of tension over the Western Sahara dispute, differing stances on Israel normalization, and conflicting interests in the Sahel region.