On Thursday, October 15, the UN Fourth Committee adopted a resolution designating the Western Sahara issue as a decolonization matter. Supported by 152 nations, the decision references the UN Secretary-General's report from July 31, 2026. The committee reiterated the fundamental right of all peoples to self-determination, citing the UN Charter and the 1960 Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. Furthermore, the committee tasked the Special Committee on Decolonization with monitoring the situation in the territory and submitting a report for the upcoming 82nd session of the General Assembly.