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United Nations: General Assembly to Examine Dual Security Council Vetoes on November 10

The United Nations General Assembly is preparing to hold a special plenary meeting on November 10 in New York to examine the use of veto power by permanent members of the Security Council. The session follows an unprecedented diplomatic deadlock on October 30, when competing American and Russian draft......

MINURSO: UN Begins Liquidation Process, With 160 Military Observers Set to Leave

The United Nations has officially entered the dismantling phase of its MINURSO mission, setting in motion a comprehensive withdrawal process involving military observers, civilian personnel and operational infrastructure. The operation follows the expiration of the mission’s mandate on October......

Morocco: Ahmed Touizi Announces a New Phase in National Sovereignty and Diplomatic Strategy

Morocco is entering a new chapter in its approach to the regional dispute over the Sahara, with a renewed focus on consolidating its sovereignty, safeguarding diplomatic achievements and strengthening its international standing, said House of Representatives Speaker Ahmed Touizi on Monday in Rabat. Addressing......

Morocco: Political Parties, Unions and Civil Society Groups Welcome Historic Shift in Sahara Issue

Morocco's political, trade union, professional and civil society organizations have voiced strong support for what they describe as a historic turning point in the Moroccan Sahara issue, reaffirming their commitment to national unity and the diplomatic direction led by King Mohammed VI. In a series......

MINURSO Mandate Expires: Omar Hilale Says Mission Has Lost Its Legal and Political Status

Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, has declared that the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) no longer has a legal or political mandate, following the Security Council’s failure to renew its authorization. Speaking in......

Yemen: UN Employee Dies in Houthi Custody as Dozens of Staff Members Remain Detained

A Yemeni employee of the United Nations Human Rights Office has died while in the custody of the Houthi movement, prompting renewed international concern over the safety of humanitarian and UN personnel in Yemen. The death of Mohammad el-Shami, who had been detained for more than two years, has intensified......

MINURSO's Future: Former UN Chief Julian Harston Criticises Algeria and Polisario

Former United Nations official Julian Harston has called for a fundamental reassessment of the UN Mission (MINURSO), arguing that its original mandate has become outdated and that the political process has reached a prolonged deadlock. In a statement published on LinkedIn, Harston, who headed MINURSO......

MINURSO’s Future: Jordanian Writer Amal Jabbour Calls for a New UN Political Approach

The future of the United Nations Mission (MINURSO) has sparked renewed debate over the effectiveness of longstanding international mechanisms, with Jordanian writer Amal Jabbour describing the prospect of ending the mission as an opportunity to move beyond traditional approaches to the political dispute. In......

Morocco After MINURSO: The Autonomy Initiative Takes Centre Stage in a New Diplomatic Phase

Morocco is preparing for a new chapter in its diplomatic strategy following the latest developments at the United Nations, with its autonomy initiative emerging as the central reference point for any future political discussions. The end of the United Nations mission's mandate has brought renewed......