United Nations envoys Massad Boulos and Staffan de Mistura held talks on June 12, 2026, to accelerate the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 concerning Western Sahara. The meeting, confirmed by UN sources, focused on advancing the political process and addressing key provisions of the resolution adopted in 2025.
Resolution 2797 calls for a renewed political process between Morocco and the Polisario Front, emphasizing the need for a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable solution. It reaffirms the UN's commitment to a negotiated settlement based on the 1991 ceasefire and subsequent agreements.
Boulos, the UN Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, and de Mistura, the UN Special Representative for the region, discussed strategies to overcome obstacles and ensure compliance with the resolution's terms. No specific timeline for further steps was announced.
The talks come amid ongoing tensions in the disputed territory, with both parties maintaining their respective positions. The UN has urged both sides to engage constructively and avoid actions that could undermine the peace process.
