UN confirms liquidation of Western Sahara mission
The 35-year-old UN mission for organising a referendum in Western Sahara has ended after its mandate was not renewed.
The United Nations Mission for the Organisation of a Referendum in Western Sahara (Minurso), a 35-year-old peacekeeping mission, officially began its liquidation period on Sunday, November 1. The UN confirmed the start of this process on this date.
The mission's mandate was not renewed on Friday, October 27, at the UN Security Council, surprising diplomats and observers. Minurso had been active for 35 years.
The UN confirmed the start of the liquidation period for Minurso on November 1.