UN Security Council votes on MINURSO future
US-drafted resolutions for the UN mission in Western Sahara have undergone changes after initial objections.
The UN Security Council will meet on Friday, October 30, to decide the future of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). Several draft resolutions prepared by the United States have recently been leaked.
RFI has reviewed these draft resolutions, noting that an initial version had significantly angered the Polisario Front independence movement. The latest proposal presented has seen several important modifications.
The Security Council's decision will determine the ongoing mandate and operations of MINURSO in the region.
Why it mattersThe UN Security Council's vote will determine the future of MINURSO, impacting the political process in Western Sahara.