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Morocco say it remains committed to Western Sahara ceasefire as peacekeeping mission ends

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Morocco confirmed its continued commitment to the Western Sahara ceasefire despite the UN Security Council's inability to extend the 35-year-old mission. The mission ended last week due to vetoes by the US and Russia on competing resolutions.

Key points

• Morocco explicitly stated it remains committed to the ceasefire even without UN peacekeepers present.
• The UN Security Council failed to agree on an extension of the mission after the US and Russia each vetoed competing resolutions.

Context

The Western Sahara conflict involves a 35-year-old ceasefire mission that ended last week due to vetoes by the US and Russia on competing resolutions. Morocco's statement clarifies its stance during this transition period.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Morocco's statement and the UN Security Council's failure to extend the mission. Specific dates of the mission's end are not provided, and the exact scope of the vetoes is not detailed.

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