A proposed UN Security Council resolution for 2026, dubbed the 'Zero Project', has drawn sharp criticism for potentially undermining international law regarding Western Sahara. The US-led text attempts to formalize a pro-Moroccan stance, sidelining the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination. The draft notably proposes renaming MINURSO by removing the reference to a referendum, effectively transforming the peacekeeping mission into a limited political entity by 2027. By framing the Moroccan autonomy proposal as the sole viable solution, the project contradicts established UN parameters and ignores the legal status of the territory. Analysts warn that such a biased approach threatens the credibility of the Security Council and faces rejection from multiple member states, including permanent members who uphold the original UN framework for decolonization. Critics argue that the proposal prioritizes political expediency over the historical and legal commitments made by the international community.