SRSG meets with Mr. Khalil Dkhil, Wali of Laayoune Boujdour Sakia Region
On 11 July 2012, as part of his introductory engagements, the SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Wolfgang Weisbrod-Weber, met with the Wali of Laayoune Boujdour Sakia El Hamra Region,Khalil Dkhil, accompanied by the Morocco…
Team Sites Commander and G6 Officers Conferences
On 25 July 2012 at MINURSO HQ, Laayoune, was held the Team Site Commander Conference, chaired and inaugurated by the OiC Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara and Head of MINURSO Maj. Gen. Abdul…
MINURSO activities continue in Tindouf
In view of recent press reports regarding the situation in Tindouf, Algeria, MINURSO would like to clarify that its activities as well as those of UN agencies continue.
MACC DEMINERS PROTECT UN MILITARY OBSERVERS FROM LANDMINES
"During my military career in the Honduran Army, I heard about peacekeeping operations within the UN. I joined the UN because this kind of job gives me the chance to contribute to the peace process in different parts of the…
SRSG Wofgang Weisbrod-Weber chairs the International Day of Peace ceremony
"On the International Day of Peace, the United Nations calls for a complete cessation of hostilities around the world. We also ask people everywhere to observe a minute of silence, at noon local time, to honour the victims –…
Laâyoune, 10 October 2012, Head of UN Peacekeeping arrives in Laayoune
Hervé Ladsous, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, arrived in Laayoune on 10 October. He will be visiting MINURSO to review operations and to meet with the Mission leadership. He plans to travel to two…
Laâyoune, 27 September 2012, Special Representative for Western Sahara awards UN Medal to the Force
On 27 September, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara and Head of Mission, Wolfgang Weisbrod-Weber, awarded Force Commander, Major General Abdul Hafiz, along with twelve other military…
Laâyoune, 10 October 2012, Head of UN Peacekeeping arrives in Laayoune
Hervé Ladsous, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, arrived in Laayoune on 10 October. He will be visiting MINURSO to review operations and to meet with the Mission leadership. He plans to travel to two…
Laayoune, 11 October 2012, Head of peacekeeping visits Tindouf (Algeria) and MINURSO Team Sites
On 11 October, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous visited Tindouf. He was accompanied by Wolfgang Weisbrod-Weber, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara and Head…
Laayoune, 12 October, 2012, Head of UN peacekeeping ends his visit to MINURSO
On 12 October, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous ends his visit to MINURSO. Ladsous attended a town-hall meeting with all the Mission staff. During his address, the Under-Secretary-General…
SRSG Wolfgang Weisbrod-Weber visits Algeria
On 21 and 22 October, SRSG and Head of Mission Wolfgang Weisbrod-Weber visited Algiers for a working visit. On 21 October, Mr. Weisbrod-Weber met with Algeria's Minister Delegate responsible for African and Maghreb Affairs…
Secretary-General's message on United Nations Day
We are living through a period of profound turmoil, transition and transformation. Insecurity, inequality and intolerance are spreading. Global and national institutions are being put to the test. With so much at stake, the…