- Press Releases
Interment of the Late Brigadier General Amitabh Jha, Deputy Force Commander UNDOF (April 2023 – December 2024)
On 28 December 2024, the remains of the late Brigadier General Amitabh Jha was interred in his home country, India. On the same day, a vigil was held in UNDOF HQ, Camp Faouar in his honour and memory. The Acting Head of…
On 4th February 2025, Major General Anita Asmah formally took over command as the new Force Commander and Head of Mission UNDOF in a HOTO ceremony at Camp Faouar
On 4th February 2025, Major General Anita Asmah formally took over command from Major General Patrick Gauchat as the new Force Commander and Head of Mission UNDOF in a HOTO ceremony at Camp Faouar.
On 7th February, the first Kazakhstan contingent received their UNDOF medals from the HoM and FC Maj Gen Anita Asmah
The first Kazakhstan contingent here in UNDOF received their UNDOF medals from the HoM and FC Maj Gen Anita Asmah on 7th February.
Quick Impact Project - Renovation of a School in Jabata Alkhashab
Tuesday 18 Feb UNDOF FC, CMS and the Civil Affairs Team were at the inauguration of a completed #UNDOF Quick Impact Project at a school in Jabata Alkhashab where UNDOF renovated the school for the local communities, families…
UNDOF INDCON Medal Parade
The INDCON Medal Day Parade for the 10 th Rotation INDCON, LOGCOY was held on 09 May 2025 in Camp Faouar, UNDOF HQ. The parade was commanded by Maj Shirshendu Chatterjee with a total strength of eight Officers, nine WOs and…
UNDOF Pays Tribute to Fallen Peacekeepers on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers
The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) held a solemn ceremony at Camp Faouar on 29 May 2025 to mark the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Major General Anita Asmah, Head of Mission and Force…
UNDOF Inaugurates Renovated Schools under Quick Impact Projects in Quneitra Governorate
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local communities through Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) recently completed the renovation of three schools in Quneitra…
Statement of United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
One year ago, a Cessation of Hostilities Understanding came into effect, rapidly de-escalating two months of devastating hostilities and human suffering on both sides of the Blue Line. The arrangement offered a ray of hope…
Statement Attributable to the United Nations Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Ms. Najat Rochdi
The United Nations Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Ms. Najat Rochdi, condemns the Israeli incursion into Syrian territory in the Damascus countryside, which has reportedly resulted in the deaths of civilians. The raid and…
UNOAU and Norway Reaffirm Strategic Partnership with Launch of She Stands for Peace Third Edition
UNOAU and Norway renew partnership and launch She Stands for Peace Third Edition to strengthen UN–AU cooperation on peace and security.
UNISFA-supported common market opens in Amiet
The joint market for the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities which was temporarily suspended due to insecurity formally reopened on 15 August in Amiet, a few kilometers north of Abyei with a few traditional leaders from two…
Abyei Peace is top priority to achieve UNISFA mandate
As part of the continuing processes of the United Nations in fulfilling its mandate in the Abyei region, the Acting Head of Mission / Force Commander for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Major…