UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara set to end after council deadlock
DW reported that the United Nations peacekeeping force operating in Western Sahara will see its mandate lapse on October 31.
DW reported that the United Nations peacekeeping force operating in Western Sahara will see its mandate lapse on October 31. The Security Council was unable to reach a consensus on a resolution to prolong the mission, with the United States and Russia reportedly blocking an extension. As a result, the force will withdraw at the end of the month, leaving the territory without a UN peacekeeping presence.
The failure to secure an agreement highlights the divisions within the council over the future of the operation.
Why it matters
The expiration will leave Western Sahara without a UN peacekeeping presence, potentially affecting regional stability.
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- United States · Americas
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- DW
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- Key names
- Western Sahara, Russia, UN Security Council, UN
- Section
- World
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