Why is Morocco celebrating the defeat of a UN resolution on Western Sahara?

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   UN Peacekeeping Mission in Western Sahara Ends After Vetoes

   The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after thirty-five years following rival vetoes from the United States and Russia at the Security Council. Morocco is celebrating the defeat of the resolution, while the United Nations warns of potential security risks and an escalation of hostilities in the disputed territory. The collapse occurred after Washington and Moscow clashed over rival resolutions, leaving the North Africa peacekeeping mission on the brink of total shutdown and terminating a mandate tasked with monitoring a nineteen-ninety-one truce and holding a referendum.

   Why it matters

   The MINURSO mission played a vital role in monitoring the ceasefire and maintaining stability in the disputed region for decades. The sudden expiration creates a vacuum that heightens security risks and leaves the broader territorial conflict without international oversight. This diplomatic failure marks a significant breakdown in consensus at the UN Security Council regarding North African peacekeeping operations.

   What is confirmed

   • The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended after thirty-five years following rival US and Russia vetoes.
   • United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of potential security risks and escalation of hostilities after the expiry of the mission.
   • Morocco is celebrating the defeat of the UN resolution.

   What to watch next

   • Any new diplomatic initiatives or emergency sessions called by the UN Security Council to address the Western Sahara security vacuum
   • Reports of military movements or escalation of hostilities on the ground in the disputed region
   Sources used for this update (18)

   1. www.aljazeera.com — Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
   2. www.straitstimes.com — Oil edges lower following three days of gains
   3. Reuters — Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limbo
   4. United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov) — Statement on a U.S.-Drafted UN Security Council Resolution on the Western Sahara Vetoed by the Russian Federation
   5. Business Insider Africa — US and Russia clash at UN Security Council, leaving North Africa peacekeeping mission on brink of total shutdown
   6. dw.com — UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara to expire amid US, Russia vetoes
   7. Al Jazeera — Why is Morocco celebrating the defeat of a UN resolution on Western Sahara?
   8. UN News — Western Sahara: UN ‘stands ready’ to keep supporting peace efforts as MINURSO mission ends
   9. AP News — UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff
   10. Reuters — UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief says
   11. Al Jazeera — UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as peacekeeping mission ends
   12. stluciachronicle.com — What’s the future of the Western Sahara conflict? - St. Lucia Chronicle – Daily St Lucia News
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