The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.(Image credit: Bernat Armangue)
UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years
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The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.
Key Takeaways
- UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years.
- The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years.
- Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.
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