فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
According to the official Security Council schedule, the 10030th meeting is set for today, October 31, 2025, to discuss the situation concerning Western Sahara. The focus will be on the report of the Secretary-General (S/2025/612) and the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), whose current mandate expires today. Discussions will include assessing progress in the peace process, monitoring the ceasefire, and supporting a just, lasting political solution under the leadership of the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Staffan de Mistura, and Special Representative Alexander Ivanko, Head of MINURSO.
Meeting Details:
- Main Topic: The situation in Western Sahara, including the extension of MINURSO’s mandate for another year, with consideration of diplomatic efforts to advance the political process among the parties concerned.
- Time: 3:05 PM New York time (EST), corresponding to 8:05 PM Morocco time (GMT+1). Closed consultations with troop-contributing countries will precede the public session, as usual before mandate renewals.
- Type of Session: Partially open with possible voting on a draft resolution. Preparations have included disputes over the final text, resulting in last-minute adjustments to balance wording.
Live Broadcast:
The session can be watched live on the United Nations Web TV platform, with English audio and simultaneous Arabic and French translations. The direct session link is:
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n/k1nmlpq6eb
Additional Context:
This meeting occurs amid ongoing international efforts to resolve the conflict, with the Security Council emphasizing the need to strengthen regional stability and support negotiations. Diplomatic reports note a late agreement on the final draft resolution, with Russian amendments to ensure balance, highlighting tensions between differing positions. These include issues surrounding Moroccan sovereignty with autonomy and the right to self-determination. The vote is expected to extend the MINURSO mandate without major changes, consistent with previous years.
For immediate updates or further details after the session, it is recommended to visit the official Security Council website: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/. Check the schedule for any potential agenda changes.
