United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Special Political Missions and Other Political Presences

Letter dated 13 November 1997 from the executive Chairman of the Special Comission addressed to the President of the Security Council [S/1997/883]

  • 12 November 1997

United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara

MINURSO acts as a conflict-prevention mechanism, monitoring the security situation in Western Sahara to help prevent an escalation of tensions and create an environment where the political process can unfold.