The UN announces the end of MINURSO’s mandate in Western Sahara after the Security Council declines to renew it, as the Polisario Front warns the move could undermine peace.

First reported

2026-11-01 15:32 (3 d ago)

Last update

2026-11-02 02:19 (3 d ago)

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1. القدس العربي outlet 15:32 · 3 d ago
   The UN announces the end of MINURSO’s mandate in Western Sahara after the Security Council declines to renew it, as the Polisario Front warns the move could undermine peace.
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2. وكالة الأناضول official 16:24 · 3 d ago
   An UN spokesperson says MINURSO's liquidation period begins in Western Sahara, two days after the Security Council fails to adopt US and Russian drafts to extend its mandate.
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3. Anadolu Agency (EN) official 19:25 · 3 d ago
   UN chief Antonio Guterres warns of escalation in Western Sahara and reaffirms self-determination as MINURSO begins liquidation after Russia's veto at the Security Council.
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4. Al Jazeera English outlet 02:19 · 3 d ago
   The UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as MINURSO's mission, in place since the 1991 ceasefire, ends.
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