Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE amid escalating regional tensions

Algeria severs diplomatic ties with the UAE after years of escalating tensions and failed efforts to preserve relations.

Kaouthar Tatai 
Press TV, Algiers

Algeria has officially announced the severing of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, following years of growing tensions and diverging positions over regional and security issues.

Algiers says the decision came after all avenues to preserve bilateral relations had been exhausted.