Alexander Ivanko

Alexander Ivanko is a prominent diplomat serving as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and the head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). In his role, he is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the peace process in Western Sahara, a region that has been a point of contention since its occupation by Morocco in 1975. Ivanko's work involves facilitating dialogue and negotiations aimed at achieving a fair and lasting solution that respects the right to self-determination for the Sahrawi people. He was in the news due to his participation in a closed session of the UN Security Council discussing the latest developments in Western Sahara.