Morocco says it will uphold Western Sahara ceasefire after UN mission ends

By Ahmed EljechtimiRABAT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Morocco will stay committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara despite the end of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the territory, the Royal Palace said on Wednesday.The 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission came to an end after the Security Council did not renew its mandate last week, the UN said on Sunday, removing the international presence that has monitored the ceasefire in the decades-old dispute.

