Sahara Occidental: Minurso Chief Heads to Laayoune Then Rabat for Departure Talks

The UN mission in Western Sahara, Minurso, ends its operations after a Russian veto on an American amendment to the Security Council. Four days after this decision, the 13 sites of the mission, spread across the desert, close their doors under the supervision of a small team. The mission chief, traveling in Morocco, is discussing with local authorities and stakeholders to finalize the departure. ⏱️ 1 min of reading The facts and recent developments The announcement of Minurso's dissolution marks the end of an extended international presence in the desert. The buildings, schools, health centers, and monitoring posts will gradually be vacated. The mission chief arrived in Laayoune and is heading to Rabat to negotiate the final details. This move highlights the complexity of negotiations between Morocco, the Moroccan authorities, and representatives of the Sahrawis. The closure of the sites, although symbolic, has concrete implications for the residents of the Sahara. The long-awaited referendum remains blocked, and the political situation remains tense. Minurso, which was meant to facilitate this vote, disappears in an international context marked by tensions. Morocco and the Sahrawi movements continue to claim sovereignty, leaving the future of the territory uncertain. Flash Radio keeps you informed in real time ⚡ Key points ▸ This move highlights the complexity of negotiations between Morocco, the Moroccan authorities, and representatives of the Sahrawis. ▸ Morocco and the Sahrawi movements continue to claim sovereignty, leaving the future of the territory uncertain. ▸ The mission chief arrived in Laayoune and is heading to Rab, to negotiate the final details. Follow international news live on Flash Radio International news is also available live on Flash Radio: listen to Radio Tunis Nationale, Mosaïque FM and RTCI on Flash Radio, no registration required. 🏛️ Radio Tunis Nationale live Nationale 📻 Mosaïque FM live