UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara to expire amid US, Russia vetoes
⟶ The mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Western Sahara is set to expire on October 31. This comes after the UN Security Council failed to reach an agreement on a resolution to extend the mission.
The mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Western Sahara will expire on October 31. The UN Security Council could not agree on a resolution to extend the mission.
Why it matters
The inability of the UN Security Council to agree on extending the mission's mandate raises questions about its future. The mission's expiration could have implications for the region.