MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS : NATIONAL DAY OF MALAWI
On 6 July, MINURSO observed Malawi Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. On this day, the country obtained its independent from British rule and renamed itself Malawi which…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF ARGENTINA
On 9 July MINURSO hoisted at the Mission HQ the national flag of Argentina to mark the country’s Independence Day. Since 1958, Argentina has contributed more than 50,000 military and police personnel to UN missions. Currently…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF MONGOLIA
On 11 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Mongolia’s State Flag Day aby hoisting the national flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. This year, Mongolia celebrates the 22th anniversary of the country’s contribution…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF FRANCE
On 14 July MINURSO Celebrated the national day of France by raising the national flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. France has been a member of the United Nations since its founding in 1945 and…
MINURSO CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY OF COLOMBIA
On 20 July, MINURSO observed Colombia’s Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission’s HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. Since signing a framework agreement with the United Nations in 2015, Colombia’s Armed…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF EGYPT
On 23 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Egypt’s National Day by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Egypt is a longstanding contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. Since 1960 over 30…
Visit of CPAS Team to MINURSO
In June, a team from Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment System (CPAS) unit based at UNHQ came to MINURSO to support the Mission in its fourth annual impact assessment during which civilian and military…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF SWITZERLAND
On 1 August, MINURSO observed the National Day of Switzerland by raising its flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. On this Day, Switzerland commemorates the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291, which is Switzerland's…
MINURSO PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF CÔTE D'IVOIRE
On 7 August, MINURSO celebrated Côte d'Ivoire’s National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Côte d’Ivoire obtained its independence from France in 1960. Côte d…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF ECUADOR
On 10 August, MINURSO observed the National Day of ECUADOR by raising its flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. On this day in 1809, the citizens of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, rebelled and declared their…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Chad
On 11 August, MINURSO observed the Independence Day of Chad by raising the national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Chad obtained its independence from France in 1960. It has been one of…
Secretary General's message on International Youth Day
International Youth Day celebrates the power and potential of young people. This year’s focus is on the pivotal role of youth in harnessing technology to advance sustainable development. Around the world, young people are…