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The United Nations fail the Saharawi, Africans must defend them, by Owei Lakemfa
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The UNSC meeting will determine the fate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), which expires on October 31, 2026.
The emerging consensus is not to renew MINURSO, which could effectively hand over Western Sahara to Morocco.
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Key Takeaways
- The UNSC will meet in October 2026 to discuss Western Sahara's future
- Non-renewal of MINURSO could lead to Western Sahara being handed over to Morocco
- Western Sahara is a founding member of the African Union (AU)
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Expected Outcomes
- Possible non-renewal of MINURSO, potential handover of Western Sahara to Morocco
Why It Matters
The fate of Western Sahara and its people hangs in the balance
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- Sep 11Vanguard News: The United Nations Security Council, UNSC meets end October, 2026 on the future of Western Sahara. The emerging consensus in the 15-Member b
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