International Day of Remembrance Of and Tribute To the Victims of Terrorism, 2020
On 21 August 2020, UNDOF joined the global United Nations community in pausing and remembering all of those affected by terrorism. Adhering to Covid-19 limitations, troops in all of UNDOF’s Camps and UN Positions turned out on parade to reflect and pay respect to those victims and survivors left…
UNP 60 visit by Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Ishwar Hamal
On 26 August 2020, UNDOF Head of Mission and Force Commander (HoM/FC) Major General Ishwar Hamal visited UNP 60 which is currently under construction. He was accompained by Chief Mission Support (CMS) Mr. Bernard Lee, Engineering Officer (EO) Major Digvijay Kanse and Force Construction Engineer…
UMIC Celebrated Uruguayan Independence Day in UNDOF
On Wednesday 26 th August 2020, the Uruguayan Mechanized Infantry Company (UMIC) celebrated 195 th Uruguayan Independence Day in UNP 80. The Head of Mission and Force Commander (HoM/FC) Major General Ishwar Hamal attended the celebration as the guest of honour. He was accompanied by the Chief of…
Nepali Medal Parade Ceremony, August 2020
On 28 th August 2020, the Nepalese Contingent (NEPCON-VIII), Nepalese Mechanized Company (NMC-III), Nepalese Engineer Platoon (NEP ENGR-IV) and the Level 1+ Hospital (NEP MED-I) were awarded the United Nations Peacekeeping Medal at UNDOF HQ, Camp Faouar. The Head of Mission and Force Commander (HoM…
Under Construction UNP 10 A Visit by UNDOF HoM/FC
On Tuesday, 1 st September 2020, UNDOF Head of Mission and Force Commander (HoM/FC) Major General Ishwar Hamal Visited UNP 10 A to inspect the construction and development works currently under way. The UNP is temporarily occupied by NEPCON-VIII personnel. He was accompanied by the Chief of Mission…
Force Reserve Company (FRC) Medal Parade - 25 Sept 2020
On the 25th September 2020, Irish Defence Forces soldiers serving with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Syria were presented with their UNDOF service medal by Force Commander UNDOF, Major General Ishwar Hamal. The 129 personnel of the 61st Infantry Group which deployed to…
FIJIBATT MEDAL PARADE- 9 OCT 2020
On the 9th October 2020, FIJIBATT soldiers serving with the United Nations Disengagement and Observer Force (UNDOF) in Syria were decorated with their UNDOF service medal by the Force Commander of UNDOF, Maj Gen Ishwar Hamal. 102 soldiers of the FIJIBATT who were deployed to Camp Ziouani last…
NEPCON Handover 06 November 2020
On Friday, 06 November 2020, the Official HOTO Ceremony took place between the outgoing CO Lt Col Madan Neupane, NEPCON VIII and incoming CO Lt Col Pankaj Raj Pokharel, NEPCON IX at Position 12A. The Ceremony was officiated by UNDOF's Deputy Force Commander Brig Gen Maureen O’Brien. The outgoing and…
Handover of Nepalese Mechanized Company, Engineer Platoon and Level 1+ Hospital 06 Nov 2020
On Friday 06 Nov 2020, the Official HOTO and Transfer of Authority Ceremony of the Nepalese Mechanized Company, Engineer Platoon and Level 1+ Hospital took place in Camp Faouar. The outgoing Commanding Officers of NMC III (Lt Col Jayson Shamsher Jbr), NEP ENG ( Maj Arpan Neupane) and Level 1 +…
Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, UNDOF Force Commander, visits NEPCON IX at Mount Hermon
Having arrived to UNDOF in October 2020 and having completed their area familiarisation, NEPCON IX welcomed the Force Commander and Head of Mission, Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, to UNPs 12 and 12A on Mount Hermon. NEPCON IX are positioned in several important UNPs in the vicinity of Mount Hermon, including…
Force Commander's Visit to INDCON, Camp Faouar - 02 December 2020
Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, UNDOF Force Commander and Head of Mission, visited the INDCON LOGCOY (Indian Contingent, Logistics Company) for the first time after the induction of the contingent to the mission on the 02 December 2020. The Force Commander was received by Maj Sakthikomahan, Officer Commanding…
Golan Journal - "Operations in the face of Covid-19"
UNDOF has today published its quarterly periodical "Golan - The UNDOF Journal" - the first since March 2018. Since then, a lot has changed in the world. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced all UN Peacekeeping missions to adapt, innovate and overcome. Those who served with UNDOF prior to 2020 would…