Algiers closed its airspace to Rabat and suspended diplomatic relations in 2021.
Morocco’s deadliest earthquake since 1960 brought expressions of condolences and offers of aid from around the world.
The border between Algeria and Morocco, the most powerful countries in the region, has been closed since 1994 and Algiers closed its airspace to Morocco and suspended diplomatic relations in 2021, accusing Rabat of “hostile acts”. Algeria was slower to offer condolences than many other countries in North Africa and Europe today but the foreign ministry said it was “following with great sorrow and sadness” the aftermath of the earthquake.The ministry said it was ready to respond to any Moroccan request for aid. During deadly wildfires in Algeria in each of the past three summers, Morocco has made offers of aid that Algiers has publicly ignored.
Many Algerians voiced solidarity with Morocco on social media, some saying they hoped the bad political ties would not get in the way of helping their neighbour.
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