UN Security Council Fails to Extend Western Sahara Peacekeeping Mission Mandate

The UN Security Council did not renew the mandate for its MINURSO peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara. This outcome followed Russia's veto of a US-drafted resolution, while a competing Russian resolution also failed to pass. Morocco welcomed the decision, whereas the Polisario Front expressed gratitude to Russia, leaving the mission's future uncertain and highlighting geopolitical divisions within the Council.