UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres confirmed that the peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended on Sunday after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate on Friday. The mission entered its liquidation phase on November 1, with assets being transported back to troop-contributing countries. Guterres warned of potential escalation and urged restraint.
WHO:
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
WHAT:
Guterres confirmed that the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara had ended after the Security Council did not renew its mandate.
WHEN:
Nov 1, 2026
WHERE:
Western Sahara
WHY:
The Security Council failed to renew the mission's mandate.
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