Keywords: Security Council


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......

Somalia’s UN Vote: Questions Emerge Over Its Diplomatic Position Toward Morocco

Somalia’s voting choices at the United Nations Security Council on October 30, 2026, have brought renewed attention to the evolution of its diplomatic position on the moroccan sahara issue, particularly in light of the support Mogadishu previously expressed for Morocco’s autonomy initiative. During......

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......

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......

British MP Andrew Murrison: Morocco’s Autonomy Plan Is the Only Option on the Table

British Member of Parliament Andrew Murrison has voiced strong support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, describing it as the only viable proposal currently available to move forward with a political settlement. Speaking to the Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) on Saturday, Murrison argued that all parties......

MINURSO: UN Mission Chief Alexander Ivanko Calls Emergency Meeting as Liquidation Phase Begins

The United Nations is preparing for a major administrative transition following the decision not to renew the mandate of MINURSO, prompting the mission’s leadership to convene an emergency meeting on its future operations, staffing and logistical arrangements. Alexander Ivanko, the UN Secretary-General’s......

Joe Wilson: Washington Urged to Sanction Algeria and Designate Polisario as a Terrorist Organization

A new diplomatic controversy in Washington has emerged following Russia’s veto of a US-backed United Nations Security Council resolution, prompting Republican Congressman Joe Wilson to demand tougher measures against Algeria and the Polisario Front. His proposals include sanctions under American......

MINURSO: UN Begins Liquidation Process Following Security Council Mandate Decision

The United Nations has officially initiated the process of liquidating the United Nations (MINURSO), marking a significant institutional development following the Security Council’s decision not to renew the mission’s mandate. The announcement, made on Sunday, November 1, 2026, signals the......