Moroccan Sahara: UN Security Council moves forward date of dossier review
The United Nations Security Council has adjusted its schedule by bringing forward by one day its first closed-door meeting dedicated to the Moroccan Sahara issue. Initially scheduled for April 24, the session will now take place on April 23 as part of monthly calendar adjustments under Bahrain’s rotating presidency.
The change comes amid an international context marked by intensified diplomatic priorities, particularly linked to geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Gulf region, requiring modifications to the UN agenda.
During the meeting, several key officials are expected to brief members on the latest developments. Staffan de Mistura, Alexander Ivanko and Asif Khan are set to present updates on the political process, along with the outcome of consultations held with the concerned parties.
Discussions will also focus on the situation on the ground and the future of MINURSO within the framework of implementing Security Council Resolution 2797. Particular attention is expected to be given to assessing the mission’s effectiveness and its future prospects.
Meanwhile, the second meeting dedicated to the issue remains scheduled for April 30. It is expected to include the presentation of the UN Secretary-General’s report or an additional briefing concerning the strategic review of MINURSO’s mandate.
This diplomatic sequence follows a series of recent assessment missions carried out on the ground, both in the southern provinces and in the Tindouf camps as well as Mauritania. It forms part of a broader reflection within the United Nations aimed at adapting peacekeeping operations to current realities and strengthening their effectiveness in addressing contemporary challenges.
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