UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief says Reuters
UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief says - Reuters
In short
The United Nations chief has formally announced the conclusion of the international peacekeeping mission stationed in Western Sahara. This operation is officially being wound down following 35 years of active work in the area. The announcement brings an official close to one of the global body's longest-standing missions.
Key points
- A major international peacekeeping presence is terminating its operations after three and…: A major international peacekeeping presence is terminating its operations after three and a half decades.
- The United Nations chief confirmed the formal conclusion of the long-running assignment i…: The United Nations chief confirmed the formal conclusion of the long-running assignment in Western Sahara.
- The organization is concluding one of its prolonged field monitoring operations in the We…: The organization is concluding one of its prolonged field monitoring operations in the Western Sahara region.