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What is behind the Dakar Rally's move out of Saudi Arabia?
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Adnkronos reports that Houthi strikes on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia have reached an intensity not seen since Yemen's war began, and that an October attack on Riyadh airport killed 13 people.
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ASO, the organiser, says the race moves exceptionally because of recent events in the kingdom, and goes back there the year after, for its fiftieth edition. Next year's race starts in Loulé, Portugal, and finishes in Marrakech, Morocco.
Loulé and Marrakech
Portugal's Livre party objects. Spokesman Jorge Pinto wrote: It is shameful that Portugal co-organises the Rali Dakar with the Kingdom of Morocco with a route that includes the occupied territory of Western Sahara.
“It is shameful that Portugal co-organises the Rali Dakar with the Kingdom of Morocco with a route that includes the occupied territory of Western Sahara.”
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- ObservadorLivre criticizes co-organization of Dakar 2027 with Morocco: “It is shameful” that the route includes occupied territory of Western Sahara
- Diário de NotíciasLivre questions Government about 2027 Dakar Rally due to passage through Western Sahara
- LesEchos.frParis Dakar, Formula 1, tennis: the war in the Middle East continues to drive away major sporting competitions
- rmf24.plBig changes at the Dakar Rally. Organisers provided details
- AdnkronosDakar Rally moves to Portugal and Morocco following Houthi attacks in the Gulf
- ANSA.itDakar forced to leave Saudi Arabia, in 2027 it will be held in Portugal and Morocco