MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF PAKISTAN
On 14 August, MINURSO raised the Pakistani national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s National Day. It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state in…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF INDIA
On 15 August, MINURSO raised the Indian national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s National Day. The Day is a historic milestone in India's history due to the ending of nearly two centuries of British…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
On 15 August, MINURSO raised the South Korean national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s Independence Day which marks the end of 35 years of Japanese colonial rule. It is celebrated nationwide through…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
On 17 August, MINURSO raised the flag of the Republic of Indonesia at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to celebrate the country’s national day. It marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE FOR WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
This year’s World Humanitarian Day marks the 20th anniversary of the deadly attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad. On that dark day, we lost 22 colleagues, including Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello. That tragedy…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF HUNGARY
On 20 August, MINURSO celebrated the State Foundation Day of Hungary by raising their national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. Ceremonies and festivities are held nationwide to celebrate the event including flag hoisting…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF MALAYSIA
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF MALAYSIA
On 31 August, MINURSO marked the Independence Day of Malaysia raising the national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. In this day, Malaysia celebrates its independence of 1957. The official activities are taking place in the…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF BRAZIL
On 7 September, MINURSO celebrated the National Day of Brazil by raising the country’s national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. This day marks Brazil's declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822. Since the first…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF HONDURAS AND EL SALVADOR
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF HONDURAS AND EL SALVADOR MINURSO observed the National Day of the Republics of Honduras and El Salvador by raising their flags at the Mission HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. This…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF MEXICO
On 16 September, MINURSO observed Mexico’s national day by raising the Mexican flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. This Day commemorates when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla — a Catholic priest and leader of the resistance — gave…
International Day of Peace 2023
We asked MINURSO personnel "In your opinion, what does peace begin with?" and here are their answers.. Tell us in the comments, what does peace begin with.. for you here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxcpJfmt_cX/?utm_source…
SG MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
As we mark this International Day of Peace, people and our planet are in crisis. Conflicts driving record numbers of people from their homes. Deadly fires, raging floods and soaring temperatures. Poverty, inequalities and…