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UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years
Monday, November 2, 2026
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended on Sunday after operating for 35 years. The territory was previously under Spanish control and is claimed by both Morocco and the Polisario Front, which seeks independence. The mission, known as MINURSO, was established in 1991 to monitor a ceasefire agreement between the parties.
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