Western Sahara: Fears of conflict escalation following the end of UN mission

The expiration of the UN mission's mandate in Western Sahara marks a critical turning point for the region's security. The removal of international observers risks triggering open military confrontation or a volatile armed stalemate. Critics point to Morocco's push for unilateral control, supported by Washington's diplomatic stance at the UN Security Council, as the primary driver of this instability. By undermining multilateral efforts, these actions bypass international law and ignore the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination. The current situation threatens to create a legal vacuum, heightening regional tensions and highlighting the erosion of the global peace architecture.