Politics · Western Sahara · Morocco · October 31, 2026

UN Western Sahara mission left without mandate after US-Russia vetoes

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 30, 5:40 PM ET

The US and Russia vetoed each other's drafts. The peacekeeping mission remains without a mandate.

Why it matters

The mission's future is unclear.

Background

The conflict is between Morocco and the Polisario Front.

The story so far

1. Oct 31UN Western Sahara mission left without mandate after US-Russia vetoes
2. Nov 1UN ends Western Sahara mission after 35 years
3. Nov 2UN mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years
4. Nov 3UN Western Sahara mission ends after 35 years

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Sources

• Middle East Eye ↗Oct 31, 11:38 AM ET
• RFI ↗Oct 31, 7:19 AM ET
• El País ↗Oct 30, 5:40 PM ET

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