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  • The Director of Northern Africa Division, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and...
  • Security Council Issues Presidential Statement Underscoring Key Role of Peacekeeping in Promoting,...
  • UN honours fallen colleagues and friends who ‘risk all to promote peace’
  • Farewell of first Female Team Site Commander of MINURSO
  • MINURSO welcomes the new Force Commander
  • 2019 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial:
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  • Secretary-General appoints Major General Zia Ur Rehman of Pakistan
  • Security Council Press Statement on Western Sahara

Arrival of first group of UN Military Observers in Laayoune, 6 September 1991

MINURSO Force Commander greeting a military parade at the mission HQ

MINURSO Force Commander greeting a military parade at the mission HQ

Demining activities east of the berm.

Demining activities east of the berm.

European Union Supports WFP Assistance For Sahrawi Refugees In Algeria

ALGIERS – The European Union has contributed €4.9 million (US$5.5 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to continue to cover the basic food needs of Sahrawi refugees residing in camps in Algeria.

05 Sep 2017

MINURSO Military Observers in the field conducting a patrol

MINURSO Helicopter 2
MINURSO Helicopter 2
MINURSO Helicopter 3
MINURSO Helicopter 3

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 Western Sahara (MINURSO).

04 Dec 2017

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

                      

04 Jan 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

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Western Sahara

08 Jan 2018
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 UNSG issued his report on the situation in Western Sahara

 

16 Apr 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

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

 

 

 

 

 

09 May 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.

20 May 2018
On 11 April 2018, Secretary-General António Guterres (right) meets with Colin Stewart, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara [MINURSO]).
Secretary General Meets with Head of MINURSO
Secretary-General's message on International day of United Nations Peacekeepers

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. 

31 May 2018
Personal Envoy for Western Sahara visits the Territory

Personal Envoy for Western Sahara visits the Territory

 

Laâyoune, 28 June 2018

28 Jun 2018
The PESG Horst Koehler concludes his visit to Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania (Press Release)

 

 

Press Release

Laâyoune, 2 July 2018

02 Jul 2018

Statement by the Secretary-General on the passing of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Statement by the Secretary-General on the passing of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan was a guiding force for good.  It is with profound sadness that I learned of his passing.  In many ways, Kofi Annan was the United Nations. He rose through the ranks to lead the organization into the new millennium with matchless dignity and determination. 

 

03 Sep 2018

The  UNSG published his report on the situation in Western Sahara

The UNSG published his report on the situation in Western Sahara

On 03 October 2018, the UNSG published his report on the situation in Western Sahara

17 Oct 2018

Security Council Adopts Resolution 2440 on Western Sahara

Security Council Adopts Resolution 2440 (2018), Authorizing Six-Month Extension for United Nations Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara

The full text of resolution 2440 (2018) reads as follows:

“The Security Council,

“Recalling and reaffirming all its previous resolutions on Western Sahara,

01 Nov 2018

The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara

Near verbatim transcript of the press stakeout of the Initial Roundtable Meeting on Western Sahara

Ladies, Gentlemen, thank you all for coming,

10 Dec 2018

Secretary-General Antonio Guteress

Secretary-General appoints Major General Zia Ur Rehman of Pakistan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major General Zia Ur Rehman of Pakistan as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).

21 Feb 2019

GA Hall

2019 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial:

Ministers of Defence, Foreign Affairs, and high-level officials from more than 130 Member States and intergovernmental organizations gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to discuss and generate the specialized capabilities necessary for contemp

31 Mar 2019
Arrival of Gen. Zia Ur Rehman
MINURSO welcomes the new Force Commander

On 01 April 2019 MINURSO celebrated the arrival of the new Force Commander Major-General Zia ur Rehman of Pakistan who succeeds Major General Xiaojun Wang of China.

02 Apr 2019

SRSG greeted LT COL Andréa Firmo

Farewell of first Female Team Site Commander of MINURSO

On 25 April 2019, SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Colin Stewart, received in his office in Laayoune (Western Sahara), for a final farewell, Lt. Col. (Br. Ar.) Andrea Lourical Firmo de Araujo.  Lt. Col.

02 May 2019

UN Secretary-General António Guterres

UN honours fallen colleagues and friends who ‘risk all to promote peace’

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that it was a “sad reminder of th

07 May 2019
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Jack Christofides, Director of Northern Africa Division, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations

The Director of Northern Africa Division, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations visited MINURSO

Between 7 to 13 May 2019, Jack Christofides, Director of Northern Africa Division, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations visited MINURSO.

16 May 2019

Personnel Safety, Recruitment of Women Top Debate, Russian Federation Queries Link between Human Rights, Civilian Protection Issues

Security Council Issues Presidential Statement Underscoring Key Role of Peacekeeping in Promoting, Maintaining International Peace

The Security Council underscored the importance of peacekeeping as one of the most effective tools available to the United Nations in the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security.

08 May 2019

UN Secretary-General António Guterres

UN honours fallen colleagues and friends who ‘risk all to promote peace’

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that it was a “sad reminder of th

07 May 2019

SRSG greeted LT COL Andréa Firmo

Farewell of first Female Team Site Commander of MINURSO

On 25 April 2019, SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Colin Stewart, received in his office in Laayoune (Western Sahara), for a final farewell, Lt. Col. (Br. Ar.) Andrea Lourical Firmo de Araujo.  Lt. Col.

02 May 2019
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08 May 2019

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07 May 2019

  • UN honours fallen colleagues and friends who ‘risk all to promote peace’

02 Apr 2019

  • MINURSO welcomes the new Force Commander
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  • The UNSG report S/282/2019 regarding the situation of Western Sahara
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Documents

  • The UNSG report S/282/2019 regarding the situation of Western Sahara
  • EOI/MIN/01/19
  • Report of the Secretary-General on the situation of Western Sahara S/2018/889
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Flickr

  • Signature of 14 armed groups in Bangui
  • UNAMID Peacekeepers Protecting Civilians in Shangil Tobaya
  • Gender Force for Eringetti
  • Kananga, Kasai central, DR Congo
  • MINUSMA Leaders Meet Representatives of Malian Armed Groups
  • UNAMID Raise-Awareness Campaign on Ending Child Soldiers
  • Peacekeepers with MINUSMA on patrol in Menaka
  • Scene from PK5 Neighbourhood in Bangui, CAR
  • Indonesian Peacekeepers in Central African Republic
  • Patrol Through Remote Areas of Mundri, South Sudan
  • UNMIS Military Patrols in the Abyei Area
  • Indian and Kazakh peacekeepers in Lebanon
  • Women peacekeepers market walk
  • UNAMID Peacekeeper on Patrol
  • UNAMID Officer Participates in Course for Sudanese Prison Staff
  • Joint Visit to Bria, Central African Republic
  • Training of MISCA Police in Central African Republic
  • Graduation de la 29eme promotion de la PNH
  • UNMISS Provides Training to Combat Gender-Based Violence
  • UNIFIL trains municipal police in south Lebanon

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MINURSO celebrates UN Peacekeepers Day
On 11 Aptil 2018, Secretary-General António Guterres (right) meets with Colin Stewart, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara [MINURSO]).
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