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On 11 November, MINURSO celebrated Poland's Independence Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. The Day marks the restoration of Poland’s independence in 1918 after over a century…

On 26 October, MINURSO commemorated the National Day of Austria by raising its flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. Six months after obtaining its full independence with the signing of the State Treaty…

On the occasion of the UN Day, on 24 October MINURSO organized a ceremony at the Mission HQ presided over by the Force Commander and Officer- in- Charge of the Mission, Maj. Gen. MD Fakhrul Ahsan in the presence of the Chief…

The United Nations is a reflection of the world as it is – and an aspiration of the world we know it can be. It is our responsibility to help build that world of peace, sustainable development and human rights for all. I know…

On 04 October 2023, SRSG and Head of MINURSO Alexander Ivanko, alongside the Force Commander Major General Md Fakhrul Ahsan , the Chief of Mission Support Veneranda Mukandoli-Jefferson, the Mission Chief of Staff, Nick…

On 03 October MINURSO celebrated ‘German Unity Day’ by raising the country’s flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. German Unity Day, which falls on 3 October, has been the German national holiday since 1990 when the former…

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…