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On November 29, 2021, the Head of the Mission and the Force Commander, UNDOF, Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, visited the INDCON LOGCOY (Indian Contingent Logistic Company) at Camp Faouar. This was the HOM/FC's first visit to INDCON following the rotation of the contingent in October 2021. The HOM/FC was…

On December 3, 2021, HoM/FC Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal visited the Mt. Hermon Complex, AOR of Force HQ Infantry Support Unit, NEPCON X. COS Col Timothy Daly accompanied him. The HoM/FC was welcomed by CO NEPCON on his arrival and a Guard of honour was presented by the unit. The FC/HOM was briefed by the…

VISIT OF THE MILITARY & POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPAC) TO UNDOF ( 20th -22nd April) The Military and Police Advisory Committee (MPAC) consisting of 18 members from different countries visited UNDOF from 20-22 Apr 22. They familiarize themselves with the operational activities and challenges of the…

General Birame Diop, Military Adviser, and Assistant Secretary-General visited the UNDOF’s CZ on 30 th April and at CF from 5 th May to 7 th May. The MILAD was accompanied by Col Colonel George Sam, Chief Assessment Team, as a part of the visit, the delegation was accompanied by Mission Leadership…

It gives me immense pleasure sharing with all members of UNDOF the honor and privilege of being appointed as the Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNDOF. I’m even more pleased with the warm welcome and generous hospitality I have received since my arrival in UNDOF and would like to extend my…

On 09 November 2022, Medal parade ceremony was held for INDCON contingent members, Indian Staff Officers and Bhutan Staff officers at UNDOF HQ, Camp Faouar. During the ceremony, the HOM/Force Commander Major General Nirmal Kumar Thapa and members of the Mission Leadership had the honor of presenting…

Office for the Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership (OPSP) team led by Director for OPSP Maj Gen Jai Shanker Menon(R) accompanied by Planning Officer Lt Col Abdullah Satti, military expert Ludovic Grenouillon, civilian expert Namie Di Razza and logistic Expert Nabil Hachem carried out an operational…

Illustrating the real scenario, casualty evacuation exercise was conducted in coordination with Level 1+ hospital and NEPCON within UNDOF AO primarily focused on the evacuation of troops during the tough winter season stationed in Hermon Hotel-the highest manned position in UN.The exercise was…

It is late January when Jurga Didziokaite returns to the Faouar school in Syria that the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) peacekeepers recently refurbished. “Before UNDOF renovated the school, it was cold but now the windows are fixed so it is warmer and more comfortable here…

Under-Secretary General for Peace Operations Jeane Pierre Lacroix visited UNDOF from 22nd Jan to 25th Jan 2023. During his visit, he witnessed and praised the contributions of the UNDOF peacekeepers in maintaining the mandate and peace and stability in the region. He observed various UNPs/OPs in AO…

Diplomat's Day was celebrated on both sides "A" & "B" with the attendess of Ambassadors, Diplomats & DAs from various countries. Welcomed by UNDOF HoM/FC Major General Nirmal Kumar Thapa, the event was followed by Operation overview by Chief Operation Officer, Mission Support update by Chief Mission…

"International Women's Day" was marked by UNDOF by celebrating the women's participation on highlighting the theme " DigitALL :Innovation and technology for gender equality". Women peacekeepers in UNDOF has contributed at all levels for the mission. The event was chaired by Deputy Force Commander…