Peacekeepers have served with the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) since its establishment in 1991. The mission’s mandate expired on Saturday, 31 October.
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UN mission closes as Western Sahara's independence referendum remains unfulfilled
The UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) officially ended its operations at midnight on October 31, 2026, after the Security Council failed to agree on extending its mandate.
Chrispho Owuor