UN Secretary-General reaffirms commitment to Western Sahara peace process
Mission in the region begins transition as leadership pledges continued support for self-determination
Photo: File image, Alexander Leisser / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsStatus of the peace mission
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on Sunday that the organization continues to support the pursuit of a fair and permanent political resolution regarding Western Sahara. This commitment to the self-determination of the local population comes as the UN peacekeeping operation, known as MINURSO, has initiated the process of winding down its activities in the territory.
Future outlook
According to the UN, the international body remains prepared to assist in efforts aimed at achieving a mutually acceptable outcome for the region. The Secretary-General emphasized that the UN's dedication to this objective persists even as the current mission concludes its mandate.
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