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
Related News
3 June Today, during a ceremony held at its Headquarters in Laayoune, MINURSO observed a minute of silence in memory of fallen peacekeepers.
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers, marked every year on 29 May, is an opportunity to honor peacekeepers for their service
Today, on 3 April 2026, MINURSO celebrated the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action under this year’s theme: “
This year’s International Women’s Day focuses on rights, action and justice for all women and girls.