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UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years

World · First reported 1 Nov, 20:26 · Updated 20:37

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The UN’s 35-year peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended after the Security Council did not renew its mandate. France 24 also reports that Morocco welcomed the decision.

  • The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended after 35 years when the Security Council failed to renew its mandate.
  • The UN chief said the mission would come to an end, according to The Straits Times.
  • France 24 reports that Morocco, which claims the region, welcomed the decision.
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Mission duration
35 years
Reason given for ending
The Security Council failed to renew the mandate
Morocco’s response
Morocco welcomed the decision

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