
MINURSO organizes a farewell parade in honor of the outgoing SRSG and Head of MINURSO Kim Bolduc
MINURSO organizes a farewell parade in honor of the outgoing SRSG and Head of MINURSO Kim Bolduc
On 14 November 2017, MINURSO organized a farewell military parade in honor of the outgoing SRSG Kim Bolduc following the completion of her mandate. The event took place at the Mission’s HQ in Laayoune, Western Sahara, and was…

MINURSO issued the first edition of its newsletter "MINURSO IN FOCUS"
MINURSO issued the first edition of its newsletter "MINURSO IN Focus"
MINURSO issued the first edition of its newsletter "MINURSO IN FOCUS"

Secretary-General Appoints Colin Stewart of Canada Special Representative, Head, United Nations Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara
Secretary-General Appoints Colin Stewart of Canada Special Representative, Head, United Nations Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Colin Stewart of Canada as his Special Representative for Western Sahara and Head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in…

New Head of MINURSO arrives in Laayoune
New Head of MINURSO arrives in Laayoune
New Head of MINURSO arrives in Laayoune Laayoune, 3 January 2018 On 28 December, Colin Stewart, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Western Sahara and Head of MINURSO, arrived in Laayoune. He…

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Western Sahara
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Western Sahara
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Western Sahara The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about recent increased tensions in the vicinity of Guerguerat in the Buffer Strip in southern…

The UNSG issued his report on the situation in Western Sahara
The UNSG issued his report on the situation in Western Sahara
The UNSG issued his report on the situation in Western Sahara

The Security Council extended on 27 April 2018 MINURSO mandate until 31 October 2018
The Security Council extended on 27 April 2018 MINURSO mandate until 31 October 2018
The Security Council extended on 27 April 2018 MINURSO mandate until 31 October 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Western Sahara
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Western Sahara
The Secretary-General is closely following the developments in Western Sahara. In accordance with Security Council Resolution 2414 (2018) adopted on 27 April 2018, and in order to maintain an environment conducive to the…

On 29 May 2018, MINURSO celebrated the UN peacekeepers Day.
Secretary-General's message on International day of United Nations Peacekeepers
On May 29th, 1948, the United Nations Security Council authorized the first United Nations peacekeeping operation – the UN Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East. On this 70th anniversary, we express our gratitude…

Personal Envoy for Western Sahara visits the Territory
Personal Envoy for Western Sahara visits the Territory Laâyoune, 28 June 2018 The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara, President Horst Köhler, arrived in Laâyoune on 28 June 2018. He was welcomed by…

The PESG Horst Koehler concludes his visit to Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania (Press Release)
Press Release Laâyoune, 2 July 2018 After visits to Algiers, Nouakchott, Rabouni and Rabat, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara, former German President Horst Koehler, paid a three day visit to…

Secretary-General meets with Diane Corner, Team Leader for MINURSO completed Independent Review
Secretary-General Meets Team Leader for Independent Review of MINURSO
Secretary-General António Guterres (right) meets with Diane Corner, Team Leader for the recently completed Independent Review of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). 13 August 2018 United…