The fear is that Minurso’s departure could lead to renewed fighting. The mission has monitored military developments and helped reduce the risk of escalation. Aid organisation Oxfam warned that losing its monitoring and de-escalation role could undermine stability, with serious consequences for civilians. Laaroussi admits that the mission’s departure could create security gaps. “Minurso’s departure
The crisis had calmed since breaking out in late July, but it has sparked tensions between EU nations which share open borders as well as criticism of the Spanish government. Italy suspended the 29-member Schengen arrangement of free movement with Spain and introduced border checks on arrivals from Spain. Italy was backed by Finland and
