The Polisario Front has cornered itself into a tight spot and further deepened its international isolation following its recent attack on the city of Smara with three projectiles. This assault was met with condemnation from several countries, which also emphasized the need to engage in political negotiations based on the autonomy proposal as a foundation for reaching a final and lasting solution to the conflict.
The Security Council held a session dedicated to the strategic review of the MINURSO mandate. The upcoming deadline in October could signal the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the UN mission, established in April 1991.
Adopted on October 31, 2025, UN Security Council Resolution 2797 could redefine the Western Sahara conflict, according to a report by academic David Alvarado. This resolution, backed by the United States and marked by the abstention of Russia and China, strengthens Morocco's position on the international stage while further isolating the Polisario and Algeria.