Western Sahara's MINURSO faces an uncertain future
Western Sahara's MINURSO faces an uncertain future newspress_en Thu, 10/15/2026 - 05:06 Politics In an interview with France 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in September, Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs described the three rounds of UN and US-backed Western Sahara negotiations held earlier this year as “constructive and…
Western Sahara's MINURSO faces an uncertain future after US senior adviser Massad Boulos indicated no political settlement is likely in the foreseeable future. This stance contrasts with earlier US optimism about securing a peace deal within 60 days. The recent three rounds of UN and US-backed Western Sahara negotiations, held between Morocco and the Polisario Front, saw Algeria and Mauritania participating as observers.
Boulos described Algeria as a "very good partner" of the US, emphasizing its role in encouraging the political process. However, he rejected Morocco's claim that Algeria obstructs a resolution, positioning Algeria as a vital partner. The upcoming expiry of the MINURSO mandate on October 31st further underscores the challenges in achieving a political settlement, relegating the mission to maintaining the status quo rather than advancing negotiations.
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