UN Secretary-General António Guterres has declared support for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.
Guterres’ statement came just as the Security Council unanimously extended the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until April 30, 2018.
MINURSO was established by Security Council resolution 690 of April 29, 1991, in accordance with settlement proposals accepted on Aug. 30, 1988, by Morocco and the Frente Popular para la Liberación de Saguia el-Hamra y de Río de Oro (Frente POLISARIO).
Guterres welcomed the withdrawal of all Frente Polisario elements from the Guerguerat area, as confirmed by MINURSO observers on April 27 to 28.
The UN chief also noted the earlier withdrawal of Moroccan elements from the area, in response to the urging of the Secretary-General.
“This action should…
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