MINURSO Ends as Legal Doubt Casts Russia's Veto Into Question

The UN ended its 35-year Western Sahara ceasefire mission on Oct 31 after Russia vetoed a US-backed renewal. A legal analysis questions whether Russia's seat — and thus the veto — was properly transferred from the Soviet Union.

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UN flag and peacekeeping vehicles at the MINURSO mission base in Western Sahara, marking the end of a 35-year ceasefire monitoring operation.