MINURSO News

On 2 October, MINURSO raised the flag of Guinea at the Mission's headquarters in Laayoune to commemorate the country’s National Day. This Day marks the declaration by Guinea of its independence from France on 2 October 1958…

On 1 October 2023, MINURSO raised the flag of the People’s Republic of China at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s National Day. The Day commemorates Mao Zedong's formal proclamation of the establishment of the…

On 1 October 2023, MINURSO celebrated Nigeria’s National Day by raising its national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. The Day marks Nigeria's proclamation of independence from British rule on the 1 October 1960. Nigeria…

As we mark this International Day of Peace, people and our planet are in crisis. Conflicts driving record numbers of people from their homes. Deadly fires, raging floods and soaring temperatures. Poverty, inequalities and…

We asked MINURSO personnel "In your opinion, what does peace begin with?" and here are their answers.. Tell us in the comments, what does peace begin with.. for you here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxcpJfmt_cX/?utm_source…

On 16 September, MINURSO observed Mexico’s national day by raising the Mexican flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. This Day commemorates when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla — a Catholic priest and leader of the resistance — gave…

MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF HONDURAS AND EL SALVADOR MINURSO observed the National Day of the Republics of Honduras and El Salvador by raising their flags at the Mission HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. This…

On 7 September, MINURSO celebrated the National Day of Brazil by raising the country’s national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. This day marks Brazil's declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822. Since the first…

On 31 August, MINURSO marked the Independence Day of Malaysia raising the national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. In this day, Malaysia celebrates its independence of 1957. The official activities are taking place in the…

On 20 August, MINURSO celebrated the State Foundation Day of Hungary by raising their national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. Ceremonies and festivities are held nationwide to celebrate the event including flag hoisting…