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UN Begins Sahara Pullback
The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) began winding down its operations on November 1, 2026, after its mandate expired on October 31 without the Security Council renewing it. Russia vetoed a U.S. draft resolution, while an alternative Russian draft failed to secure the votes required. A small UN team will oversee the closure of sites, the disposal of equipment and assets, staff departures, and the preservation of records. Although the mission’s mandate has ended, the United Nations stressed that this does not affect the people of Western Sahara’s right to self-determination. It reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a political solution and warned of the risk of rising tensions in the region. The decision sparked disagreement between Morocco, which viewed it as a step toward ending the conflict, and Algeria and the Polisario Front, which criticized the process and warned that it could undermine the Sahrawis’ right to self-determination.
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