United Nations, United States, Oct 30, 2026 (AFP) - UN peacekeeping mandate in Western Sahara set to lapse amid US-Russia disagreement

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2026-10-31

The mandate of the UN peacekeepers in Western Sahara is set to expire on Saturday after Russia and the United States vetoed each other's draft resolutions on extending the mission. The peacekeeping force, known by the acronym MINURSO, was established in 1991 and as of June this year comprised 359 civilian and military personnel, according to its website. The Western Sahara conflict has pitted Morocco against Polisario Front separatists, backed b......

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