The United Nations begins winding down the MINURSO mission after its mandate extension stalls and warns of escalation

Al Manar: The United Nations announced Sunday that it had begun the liquidation period for its Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, “MINURSO,” after its mandate expired and was not renewed by the Security Council, in a surprise move accompanied by a warning from Secretary-General António Guterres about the risk of an escalation in hostilities, and his affirmation of the right of the people of Western Sahara to…