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Western Sahara: UN ‘stands ready’ to keep supporting peace efforts as MINURSO mission ends

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Briefings

The UN Secretary-General stated on Sunday that the organization remains committed to supporting a just political solution in Western Sahara, even as the MINURSO peacekeeping mission began to wind down. This statement was made during the mission's final phase, highlighting the UN's continued role in facilitating a self-determination process for the Sahrawi people.

Key points

• Secretary-General António Guterres stated on Sunday that the UN remains committed to supporting a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution in Western Sahara.
• The UN peacekeeping mission there began to wind down as the Secretary-General emphasized the importance of the self-determination process for the Sahrawi people.

Context

The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara, MINURSO, was concluding its operations. The Secretary-General's statement underscores the ongoing commitment to a political solution involving self-determination for the Sahrawi people, despite the mission's winding down.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single statement from the UN Secretary-General on Sunday, November 1, 2026. It does not provide details on the specific timeline of the winding down, the number of personnel involved, or the specific outcomes of the self-determination process.

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