Relationship dossier
Liberia
Western Sahara
Relationship assessment
Liberia’s policy has aligned with Morocco’s position on Western Sahara; Sahrawi-Liberian government engagement is unclear.
Liberia toward Western Sahara
-30Liberia withdrew recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and opened a consulate in Dakhla, a move aligned with Morocco’s claim over the territory.
Western Sahara toward Liberia
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Liberia withdrew its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and later opened a consulate in Dakhla, in Moroccan-administered Western Sahara. These actions align Liberia with Morocco’s position on the territory rather than the Sahrawi independence claim. Information about the Sahrawi authorities’ government conduct toward Liberia is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Areas of tension
- Liberia’s alignment with Morocco’s position contrasts with the Sahrawi authorities’ claim to independence.
Key developments
Liberia withdrew recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Liberia opened a consulate in Dakhla, in Moroccan-administered Western Sahara.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and practical consequences of Liberia’s consular presence in Dakhla are unclear.
- Details of government-to-government engagement between the Sahrawi authorities and Liberia are limited.