The decision followed the departure of international civilian personnel requested by Morocco in March amid its dispute with Ban Ki-moon. The Secretary-General’s report describes the operational consequences of reduced staffing; military observation and civilian functions must be distinguished.
The Council requested an assessment within 90 days of whether full functionality had been restored. That deadline concerned a review, not proof that restoration had already occurred. The resolution maintained the mission’s mandate without settling either the political dispute or the practical arrangements for restoring all its services.