UN reaffirms Sahrawi right to self-determination following MINURSO mandate expiration

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated that the non-renewal of the mandate for the mission in Western Sahara (MINURSO) does not diminish the Sahrawi people's inherent right to self-determination. Through his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, Guterres noted that even though the Security Council failed to pass a resolution to extend the mission beyond October 31, these fundamental rights remain unchanged. The UN chief called on all parties to uphold these rights and remains committed to facilitating a fair and lasting political solution. The United Nations continues to support conflict resolution efforts through the work of the Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Staffan de Mistura.