Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limbo

Russia and the United States recently vetoed each other's resolutions concerning Western Sahara at the Security Council. This disagreement halts the renewal of the UN peacekeeping mission just before its mandate expires. Oxfam expressed concerns that civilians may be at risk without the mission's oversight. The US resolution aimed to solidify Morocco's autonomy plan as the basis for peace talks.