UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years
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The United Nations ended its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara on Sunday. This operation had been active for 35 years. The region was previously ruled by Spain. Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front both claim the territory.
The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.