UN's peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara enters liquidation phase after mandate expires

The UN peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory of Western Sahara will start repatriating personnel, closing a dozen facilities and disposing of equipment as part of a "liquidation phase" following a US-Russia standoff at the Security Council last week.

UN's peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara enters liquidation phase after mandate expires

TL;DR

  • The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara is entering a "liquidation phase".
  • This phase includes repatriating personnel.
  • A dozen facilities will be closed.
  • Equipment will be disposed of.
  • The decision follows a U.S.-Russia standoff at the Security Council.