Morocco vows to uphold Western Sahara ceasefire after UN mission ends

· Politics · Morocco

Morocco will stay committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara despite the end of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the territory, the Royal Palace said on Wednesday. The statement follows the conclusion of the UN mission known as MINURSO, which had monitored the truce. The Western Sahara dispute pits Morocco against the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which seeks independence for the territory.

Why it matters：The end of UN monitoring removes a key buffer in a long-frozen conflict, raising questions about whether the ceasefire can hold.

Key points

  • Morocco said it will uphold the ceasefire
  • The UN mission monitoring the truce has ended
  • The Polisario Front seeks independence for the territory

Sources (original reporting)

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