MINURSO

MINURSO is a UN peacekeeping mission, established in 1991 to monitor the ceasefire and to organize and conduct a referendum which would enable the people of Western Sahara to choose between integration with Morocco and independence.

Related Topics:
UN peacekeeping - 1991 - Ceasefire - Referendum - Western Sahara - Morocco - Independence

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The name is a French acronym. It stands for "Mission des Nations unies pour l'Organisation d'un Référendum au Sahara Occidental" - United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara.

Related Topics:
French - Acronym

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Personnel comprises ca. 500 people, including local staff. The UN considers reduction.

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On April 29, 2005, the 15-member Security Council voted unanimously to extend the mandate of MINURSO through October 31.

Related Topics:
April 29 - 2005 - Security Council - October 31

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