Western Sahara: The announced disappearance of the UN mission opens a period of uncertainties

Morocco expressed paradoxical gratitude towards Moscow after the UN Security Council rejected a resolution favoring its stance on Western Sahara. The US-sponsored resolution aimed to renew the UN mission's mandate while removing the term "referendum" but was vetoed by Russia. The resolution described Morocco's autonomy plan as the only basis for political discussions, which Russia deemed unilateral. Tensions escalated between the US and Russia during the session, with an alternative proposal from Russia also facing a US veto. Consequently, the UN mission is set to cease operations on November 1, a development that Morocco welcomed.