UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years

After 35 years of maintaining a fragile peace, the U.N.'s peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory of Western Sahara concluded its operations, marking the end of a significant chapter in international conflict resolution. The territory, formerly under Spanish control, has long been a flashpoint between Morocco, which claims it as part of its national territory, and the Polisario Front, which seeks independence. This mission's end raises questions about the future of the region and the potential for renewed conflict or negotiations. The international community watches closely as the U.N. shifts focus to other global hotspots.