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Moroccan Sahara: SMACO warns of consequences of halted mine clearance

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In a statement issued on the evening of 11 November and relayed by APS on 12 November 2026, SMACO warned of humanitarian consequences from the cessation of MINURSO-related mine-clearance operations in the Moroccan Sahara.

The coordination office called on the UN and international community to maintain civilian protection and humanitarian action.

This brief reports a warning attributed to SMACO. The reports consulted draw on the same statement and do not provide independent confirmation. They establish neither a new accident toll nor arrangements for any replacement mechanism.

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