The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) has firmly rejected a request from the United States to cease the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization’s mandate. The PCC warns that ending this mandate would negatively impact the Pacific peoples' ability to freely decide their own political status and future. This decision underscores the importance Pacific nations place on the principle of self-determination. The organization believes the UN committee provides a crucial venue for addressing ongoing colonial legacies in the Pacific region. The PCC’s response highlights a significant disagreement with U.S. policy regarding decolonization efforts. This stance reinforces the Pacific’s commitment to completing the process of decolonization through international support. The issue was originally reported by the Post Courier.