Today at WPR, we’re covering tensions between Algeria and Morocco, in the context of last week’s deadly incident on their maritime border.
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Two tourists were shot dead by the Algerian coast guard last week after mistakenly straying into Algerian waters while jet-skiing off the coast of Morocco. The incident highlights the potential for unintended escalation between the two neighbors and historical rivals, whose diplomatic ties have been severed since August 2021.