The United States, as the penholder for issues related to the UN Mission for the Referendum in the Sahara (MINURSO), circulated Monday evening the final “blue draft” of its resolution to members of the UN Security Council ahead of a scheduled vote on Thursday, October 30, according to Hespress AR UN diplomatic sources.
The circulation of the blue draft marks an advanced stage in the Council’s decision-making process, indicating that the text has reached its final form following rounds of consultations and negotiations. Sources told Hespress AR that the accepted amendments have been incorporated, while disputed proposals were dropped, paving the way for the formal vote.
The same sources said Washington’s submission of the final draft reflects a broad consensus among Council members on extending MINURSO’s mandate, which expires on October 31, and on supporting the continued efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy to advance the political process.
According to information obtained by Hespress AR, the final draft closely mirrors the initial U.S. version circulated earlier in the week, with only minor linguistic and procedural adjustments that do not alter the substance of the text. The resolution reaffirms support for a “realistic, pragmatic, and enduring political solution based on compromise,” echoing the U.S. position backing Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty.
The draft also proposes extending MINURSO’s mandate until January 31, 2026.
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