Politics · Western Sahara · Morocco · November 1, 2026

UN ends Western Sahara mission after 35 years

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 1, 7:00 AM ET

MINURSO ended Sunday after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate. The UN warns of security risks.

Why it matters

Escalation risk rises between Morocco and the Polisario Front.

Background

MINURSO monitored a 1991 ceasefire and never held the promised referendum.

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

• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 1, 6:19 PM ET
• France 24 ↗Nov 1, 3:37 PM ET
• UN News ↗Nov 1, 7:00 AM ET

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