The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years, following the Security Council’s failure to extend its mandate. U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said a smaller team will oversee the return of troop-contributing countries’ assets and the disposal of U.N. equipment. The mission was established in 1991.
WHO:
The United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ceased operations.
WHAT:
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended after the Security Council failed to extend its mandate.
WHEN:
Nov 1, 2026
WHERE:
Western Sahara
WHY:
The Security Council failed to extend the mission’s mandate after a U.S.-Russia standoff over the territory’s future.
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