Overview
- Eleven of 15 members backed the U.S.-drafted resolution, with Russia, China and Pakistan abstaining, and Algeria declining to participate.
- The text calls for talks based on Morocco’s autonomy plan, establishing elected regional legislative, executive and judicial bodies while Rabat retains defense, foreign affairs and religious authority.
- The Council urges a renewed negotiation track involving Morocco, the Polisario Front, Algeria and Mauritania.
- MINURSO’s mandate is extended for one year as Secretary-General António Guterres and envoy Staffan de Mistura seek a mutually acceptable outcome.
- Polisario and Algeria reject the approach and press for an independence referendum, while Morocco’s king welcomed the decision and crowds celebrated in Moroccan cities.