UN Western Sahara peacekeeping ends; Sahrawis cling to return.
Russia vetoes a US-backed renewal as Morocco and Polisario remain split over sovereignty.
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“UN begins shutting down Western Sahara peacekeeping mission after 35 years”
UN ends Western Sahara peacekeeping mission after 35 years
Key points
- The UN began shutting down Minurso after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate.
- Operations officially ended on Sunday, with a smaller team staying to oversee withdrawal.
- About 160 military observers and 180 civilian personnel will be sent home or reassigned.
- Around 13 mission bases and team sites will be closed as part of the withdrawal.
- Morocco welcomed the closure, calling it a milestone toward removing the dispute from the Security Council.
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Russia vetoes a US-backed renewal as Morocco and Polisario remain split over sovereignty.