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UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as MINURSO ends

· Laayoune, W. Sahara · single source so far

The UN has warned of security risks in the disputed Western Sahara as the MINURSO peacekeeping mission ends. The mission had operated there since a 1991 ceasefire.

Location
Laayoune, W. Sahara · W. Sahara live map
Coordinates
27.15°N 13.20°W
Reported
1 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
Category
Diplomacy
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
Western Sahara dispute
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UN mission in Western Sahara ends after resolution is defeated

On Sunday, a UN resolution on Western Sahara was defeated and the mandate of the MINURSO mission expired. The mission had monitored the 1991 truce and was tasked with holding a referendum. Morocco is celebrating the outcome, while the UN has warned of security risks in the territory as the mission ends.

  • The UN resolution was defeated as the mission's mandate expired.
  • MINURSO had operated in the territory since a 1991 ceasefire.
  • The UN has warned of security risks as the mission ends.
  • Morocco is celebrating the outcome.
Updated 2 Nov 2026, 01:48 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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