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UN Security Council backs Morocco's Western Sahara plan

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The United Nations Security Council voted to extend the mandate of its Western Sahara mission (MINURSO) for one year, while formally endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan as the sole basis for resolving the decades-old conflict.

Breakdown
  • The UN Security Council adopted a US-backed resolution recognizing Morocco's plan for Western Sahara as the most feasible solution.
  • The resolution supports Morocco's claim over the disputed territory, despite strong opposition from Algeria. 13s
  • Algeria distanced itself from the resolution, citing concerns over its reflection of the UN's decolonization stance. 28s
  • The UN renewed the mandate of its Western Sahara Mission for another year, through October 2026. 49s
  • The resolution calls for a strategic review of the mission within six months. 1m 32s
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