UN Peacekeepers Leave Western Sahara
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- Myriam TouaThe Independent
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UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief says
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The Western Sahara conflict pits Morocco, which considers the territory its own, against the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, a political and military organisation that has been seeking a separate state there since the departure of former colonial power Spain in 1976.
Russia, which abstained in last year's vote, this year vetoed another US-backed resolution that would have cemented the UN's preference for the Moroccan plan while scaling back the peacekeeping force.
November 1 would mark the start of the “liquidation phase” of the mission, with assets transported back to troop-contributing countries, UN chief Antonio Guterres said in a statement.
In 1991, the UN established MINURSO to monitor a ceasefire and prepare a referendum on the territory’s future.
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The United Nations has concluded its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after more than five decades of conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front, following Russia and the U.S. blocking a proposal to extend the mission's mandate last week. The dispute began when Spain relinquished control over the territory, leading both sides to claim sovereignty. The article explores potential implications for future…
What’s the future of the Western Sahara conflict? →4 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyBinina Mohamed, a 51-year-old refugee in Tindouf, Algeria, reflects on her lifelong exile from Western Sahara due to an ongoing conflict that began when she was born. The recent departure of UN peacekeepers has heightened uncertainty for refugees like Mohamed who yearn to return home. The dispute pits Morocco against the Polisario Front, with both sides accusing each other of hindering a resolution; Algeria and…
As peacekeepers leave Western Sahara, refugees yearn to end a half-century wait →3 articles from The Straits Times on this storyThe UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended on November 1, 2026 after 35 years due to a U.S.-Russia standoff at the United Nations over the territory's future. Rich in minerals and fisheries, Western Sahara is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front; Morocco welcomed the end of the mission while Polisario condemned it as unacceptable. The Algerian foreign ministry criticized what…
UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyThe United Nations' peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara concluded after 35 years following a U.S.-Russia disagreement at the UN headquarters over the territory's future. The mission, established in 1991 to monitor ceasefires and facilitate negotiations between Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front, ended abruptly when Russia vetoed a draft resolution supporting Moroccan sovereignty and the U.S. draft…
UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years →The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended due to a dispute at the UN Security Council, leaving thousands of refugees stranded in camps in southern Algeria with hopes for return unfulfilled. The conflict involves Morocco, which claims Western Sahara as part of its territory, and the Polisario Front, supported by Algeria, which seeks independence for the region. The peacekeepers had…
As UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends, refugees cling to hopes of return →The United Nations has ended its 35-year-long peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the Security Council failed to renew the mandate during a meeting on Friday. Morocco welcomed the move while the Polisario Front, backed by Algeria, expressed concern over stability and sovereignty issues in the region rich in minerals and fisheries. The decision marks the beginning of a liquidation period overseen by a…
UN brings 35-year Western Sahara peacekeeping mission to a close →Show 1 more outlets
Morocco has ended a long-standing UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara following a diplomatic stalemate between the US and Russia at the United Nations Security Council. On Friday, both countries blocked efforts to renew the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (Minurso), leading to uncertainty about the future of this territorial dispute. The conflict, which has lasted over five…
Why a US-Russia showdown left Morocco celebrating →Analysis
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- 30 Oct
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 30 - Russia and the United States vetoed each other's Western Sahara resolutions at the Security Council on Friday in a dispute over Morocco's autonomy plan that leaves the UN peacekeeping mission there without a renewal a day before its mandate expires.
- 31 Oct
The UN established MINURSO in 1991 to monitor a ceasefire and prepare a referendum on the territory’s future, but disagreements over who could vote have prevented it from taking place.
- 1 Nov
The U.N. classifies Western Sahara as a “non-self-governing territory,” while critics of Morocco’s control describe it as Africa’s last colony.
- 2 Nov
As peacekeepers leave Western Sahara, refugees yearn to end a half-century wait
- 3 Nov
Minurso had 155 military personnel and was expected to cost $62m (£46m) in the financial year beginning in June, according to a UN report.
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3 Nov Why a US-Russia showdown left Morocco celebratingMorocco has ended a long-standing UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara following a diplomatic stalemate between the US and Russia at the United Nations Security Council. On Friday, both countries blocked efforts to renew the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (Minurso), leading to uncertainty about the future of this territorial dispute. The conflict, which has lasted over five…BBC
2 Nov What’s the future of the Western Sahara conflict?The United Nations has concluded its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after more than five decades of conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front, following Russia and the U.S. blocking a proposal to extend the mission's mandate last week. The dispute began when Spain relinquished control over the territory, leading both sides to claim sovereignty. The article explores potential implications for future…Al Jazeera
2 Nov UN brings 35-year Western Sahara peacekeeping mission to a closeThe United Nations has ended its 35-year-long peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the Security Council failed to renew the mandate during a meeting on Friday. Morocco welcomed the move while the Polisario Front, backed by Algeria, expressed concern over stability and sovereignty issues in the region rich in minerals and fisheries. The decision marks the beginning of a liquidation period overseen by a…The Independent
2 Nov As UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends, refugees cling to hopes of returnThe United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended due to a dispute at the UN Security Council, leaving thousands of refugees stranded in camps in southern Algeria with hopes for return unfulfilled. The conflict involves Morocco, which claims Western Sahara as part of its territory, and the Polisario Front, supported by Algeria, which seeks independence for the region. The peacekeepers had…South China Morning Post2 Nov As peacekeepers leave Western Sahara, refugees yearn to end a half-century waitBinina Mohamed, a 51-year-old refugee in Tindouf, Algeria, reflects on her lifelong exile from Western Sahara due to an ongoing conflict that began when she was born. The recent departure of UN peacekeepers has heightened uncertainty for refugees like Mohamed who yearn to return home. The dispute pits Morocco against the Polisario Front, with both sides accusing each other of hindering a resolution; Algeria and…The Straits Times
2 Nov UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 yearsThe United Nations' peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara concluded after 35 years following a U.S.-Russia disagreement at the UN headquarters over the territory's future. The mission, established in 1991 to monitor ceasefires and facilitate negotiations between Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front, ended abruptly when Russia vetoed a draft resolution supporting Moroccan sovereignty and the U.S. draft…NPR
1 Nov UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as peacekeeping mission endsUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of security risks and potential escalation of hostilities in Western Sahara following the end of the MINURSO peacekeeping mission on November 1. The UN Security Council failed to renew the mission's mandate, with Russia vetoing a US proposal that would have extended it for another year. Morocco considers Western Sahara its territory while the Polisario Front seeks…Al Jazeera
1 Nov UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoffThe UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended on November 1, 2026 after 35 years due to a U.S.-Russia standoff at the United Nations over the territory's future. Rich in minerals and fisheries, Western Sahara is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front; Morocco welcomed the end of the mission while Polisario condemned it as unacceptable. The Algerian foreign ministry criticized what…Toronto Star1 Nov UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief saysOn November 1, the UN peacekeeping mission MINURSO ended after 35 years without its mandate being renewed by the Security Council. The move marks a significant shift as Morocco welcomed the decision while the Polisario Front expressed concern over the lack of progress towards independence for Western Sahara. This development follows a year in which the US-backed resolution favoring Moroccan autonomy was challenged…The Straits Times
1 Nov Why is Morocco celebrating the defeat of a UN resolution on Western Sahara?Morocco celebrated the defeat of a US-drafted resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at extending the mandate of the peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara, MINURSO. Russia vetoed the resolution despite support from eleven other council members, including France and the UK. The failed resolution would have shifted the basis for future negotiations towards Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the region…Al Jazeera
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31 Oct Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UNAt the United Nations Security Council, both a U.S.-backed and a Russian draft resolution on extending the mandate of MINURSO, the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara, failed to pass. Russia vetoed the U.S. proposal supported by eleven council members, while the Russian draft also did not secure the necessary nine votes for adoption. The U.S. proposed extending the mission without the term "referendum" and…Al Jazeera
30 Oct Rival US and Russia resolutions on disputed Western Sahara are defeated in UN Security CouncilRussia and the United States each proposed resolutions regarding Western Sahara, both of which were defeated at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday. Russia vetoed a U.S.-drafted resolution supporting Morocco’s claim to sovereignty over the territory and ending the current peacekeeping mission. Following this, a Russian-drafted resolution to extend the peacekeeping mandate for another year was also unsuccessful…Toronto Star- 30 Oct Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limboRussia and the United States vetoed each other’s resolutions at the UN Security Council regarding Western Sahara, leaving the peacekeeping mission in limbo as its mandate expires. The US resolution aimed to endorse Morocco's autonomy plan for resolving the long-standing conflict, while Russia opposed this approach, emphasizing that the council should not prejudge sovereignty issues. This dispute has left the mission…The Straits Times
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