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Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, UNDOF Head of Mission and Force Commander visited the Mt. Hermon Complex, AOR of Force HQ Infantry Support Unit, NEPCON IX on 7 th APR 2021. Force Commander was welcomed by DCO NEPCON on his arrival and, a Guard of Honour was presented by unit. The Force Commander was…

On 22 April 2021, the Official HOTO and Transfer of Authority Ceremony of the FIJIBATT took place in Camp Ziouani. The outgoing Commanding Officer of FIJIBATT (Lt. Col. Penioni (Ben) NALIVA) transferred his command with the incoming CO of FIJIBATT (Lt. Col Aseri Rokoura ). The ceremony was…

On 19 May 2021, UNDOF's Head of Mission & Force Commander Lieutenant General Ishwar Hamal had a farewell meeting with Commanding Brigadier General Engineer Mazen Ibrahim Younes, Senior Syrian Arab Delegate (SSAD), who completed his duty as head of the SSAD office on 19 May 2021. The Force Commander…

The Fiji Battalion conducted a Memorial Service for the late WO1 A. VATOGA on Thursday 20 May 21 at the Koronikalou Chapel (Fiji Batt Chapel) in Camp Ziouani (CZ). The late WO1 Amenisitai Vatoga passed away on Thu, 13 May 21 at the CZ hospital. The Memorial Service was attended by the UNDOF Force…

Dear Colleagues, we are celebrating this year's International Day of UN Peacekeepers with the theme of “ The road to a lasting peace: Leveraging the power of youth for peace and security,” which is attributed towards major role played by the young peacekeepers in helping the missions to implement…

ON 27 MAY 2021, UNDOF celebrated the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at Camp Faouar. During the ceremony, UNDOF Force Commander Lieutenant General Ishwar Hamal, Chief Mission Support Bernard Lee, and Deputy Force Commander Brigadier General Anita Asmah lay a wreath at the Peacekeepers Memorial…

“Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, UNDOF Head of Mission and Force Commander, visited the Irish Force Reserve Company on 07 JUN 21 for the first time since their induction to the mission area in April. The Force Commander was greeted on his arrival by Lt Col Frank Flannery, Officer Commanding FRC, and received a…

“Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, UNDOF Head of Mission and Force Commander, visited the Nepali Mechanized Company on 09 JUN 21. Officer Commanding, NMC Lt Col Rajesh Khakurel welcomed Force commander and was presented a Guard of Honor at NMC parade square. Following salutation from honour guard, Force…

On 10 September 2021, the Nepali Contingent (NEPCON-IX), Nepalese Mechanized Company (NMC-IV), Nepalese Engineer Platoon (NEP ENGR-V) and the Level 1+ Hospital (NEP MED-II) held a joint medal parade ceremony at UNDOF HQ, Camp Faouar. During the ceremony, the HOM/Force Commander Lt. General Ishwar…

On November 8th, Head of Mission and Force Commander, Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, UNDOF, visited the Uruguayan Mech Company. The Officer Commanding, UMIC Lt Col Elbih H. Berriel, welcomed the HOM/FC and the troops presented a Guard of Honor. Following salutation from the honor guard, the Force Commander…

On November 2nd, Head of Mission/Force Commander Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal meets with DCOS Col Per Nikolajsen of UNTSO. During the meeting, HOM/FC and DCOS discussed various aspects of the mission. The meeting was held to uplift the coordination and cooperation between UNDOF and UNTSO, as well as to…

On November 26, 2021, The HOM/FC Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal reviewed Fiji Batt 8/ Task Force DAIMANI II’s medals parade in Camp Ziouani. The CMS, the OGG-T Chief, and other senior UNDOF military and civilian staff members were also present during the ceremony. HOM/FC Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal gave medals to…