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UN’s peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE 24
Source published: 01/11/2026, 20:37:45 UTC
Briefing created: 01/11/2026, 21:07:39 UTC
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Briefings
A UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara concluded after 35 years following a Security Council vote to renew its mandate. Morocco, claiming sovereignty over the disputed region, welcomed the end, while Algeria-backed Polisario Front leaders condemned the decision as unacceptable.
Key points
- The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended after 35 years following a Security Council vote to renew its mandate.
- Morocco, which claims the region as its own, welcomed the decision, while its opponents from the Algeria-backed Polisario Front called it "unacceptable".
Context
This marks the conclusion of a long-standing UN presence in a region contested between Morocco and Algeria-backed Polisario Front.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the Security Council vote and immediate reactions from Morocco and Polisario Front; specific dates of the mission's activities are not provided.
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