MINURSO bid farewell today, July 29, to Force Commander General Fakhrul Ahsen at a ceremony held at Mission Headquarters in Laayoune, attended by civilian and military personnel. A military parade was held in his honor. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko, paid tribute to General Fakhrul Ahsen, praising in particular his professionalism, leadership, and outstanding contribution to the fulfillment of the Mission's mandate.
MINURSO bids farewell to its Force Commander General Fakhrul Ahsen
- 29 July 2026
MINURSO@2026 / StratComms
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