Western Sahara is now facing a critical phase after voting in the United Nations General Assembly where major powers blocked any proposal for renewal or restructuring of the Blue Helmets Mission (MINURSO), which has been responsible since 1991 for maintaining peace in the region.
According to reports published by El País, the debate over MINURSO's future has generated tension between Morocco and the Polisario Front, which maintains its right to decide on the territorial sovereignty of Western Sahara. Both sides have expressed their commitment to the current 'status quo,' avoiding any action that could trigger a diplomatic or military escalation.
The decision by western powers—including United States, United Kingdom and France—to exercise a veto at the UN was presented as a measure to prevent direct rupture among involved actors. However, this stance has been criticized by some international analysts as inadequate in addressing the real needs of the region, especially given rising regional tensions.
No verifiable facts have been reported regarding the exact moment when the incident related to MINURSO's functional elimination occurred or any specific actions leading to its temporary suspension. The original text does not mention a specific act of violence nor provide details about who might have directly acted against the mission.
The report by El País, published on November 8, 2026, indicates that UN member states are still assessing the conditions for a possible revival of the MINUSO deployment in the near future, although no official decision has been announced so far.