Saharawi Group Requested Inclusion in UN Resolution
The Movement Saharawi for Peace asked the UN to recognize independent voices in the Western Sahara peace process.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Military
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The Movement Saharawi for Peace has formally petitioned UN Secretary-General António Guterres to ensure independent Sahrawi voices are included in future Security Council mandates. The group argues that established maximalist approaches have failed to resolve the long-standing conflict in Western Sahara.
Why it matters
The organization seeks to bridge the diplomatic impasse by advocating for dialogue and compromise over the entrenched positions that have characterized the regional conflict for decades. This formal correspondence aims to influence the upcoming deliberations of the United Nations Security Council.
Security Council Resolution 2797, adopted on October 31, 2025, extended the mandate for MINURSO until October 2026. The Movement Saharawi for Peace has advocated for its alternative political approach for six years.
The players
António Guterres
He is the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the primary recipient of the formal correspondence from the Movement Saharawi for Peace.
Hach Ahmed
He serves as the first secretary of the Movement Saharawi for Peace and leads the group's diplomatic efforts with the United Nations.
Movement Saharawi for Peace
This political organization advocates for a peaceful resolution to the Western Sahara conflict through dialogue and the inclusion of independent Sahrawi voices.
MINURSO
This is the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, which has its mandate extended through October 2026 by Security Council Resolution 2797.
The details
Hach Ahmed, the first secretary of the group, maintains active communication with the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to promote a solution based on mutual compromise. The movement emphasizes the necessity of incorporating diverse Sahrawi perspectives into the formal political process to move past decades of stagnant negotiation.
Timeline
October 31, 2025: Security Council Resolution 2797 was adopted.
October 1, 2026: Hach Ahmed sent a letter to Guterres.
October 2026: The current MINURSO mandate expires.
Political Context
The letter follows the framework established by Security Council Resolution 2797, which dictates the current administrative timeline for the Western Sahara mission. The push for inclusion directly challenges the historical reliance on established parties to the conflict that critics argue has perpetuated the stalemate.
The petition underscores a push for new diplomatic channels that could eventually alter the political landscape for stakeholders in the region. Should the UN adopt these recommendations, it would mark a significant shift in how international mandates are negotiated for Western Sahara.
The takeaway
The Movement Saharawi for Peace represents a growing effort to introduce moderate, alternative voices into long-standing international territorial disputes. Their outreach highlights how non-governmental groups are increasingly attempting to influence the rigid structures of the UN Security Council.
What happens next
The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold a future vote on a new resolution concerning the Western Sahara conflict following the expiration of the current MINURSO mandate in October 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Atalayar.
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