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On 10 August, MINURSO marked the Independence Day of Ecuador hoisting the UN flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune and Team Site Smara, where one Ecuadorian Military Observer serves. Ecuador has been contributing to UN…

On 1 August, MINURSO observed the National Day of Switzerland by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Since 1990 Switzerland has been sending unarmed military observers and liaison officers to UN…

Human trafficking is a horrific crime and an all-out assault on people’s rights, safety and dignity. Tragically, it is also a problem that is growing worse — especially for women and girls, who represent the majority of…

On 23 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Egypt’s National Day by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Egypt is a longstanding and committed contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. Since…

On 20 July, MINURSO observed Colombia’s Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission’s HQ in Laayoune and at the Team Site Oum Dreyga, where two Colombian female officers from the Army and the Navy are…

Today, the world honours a giant of our time; a leader of unparalleled courage and towering achievement; and a man of quiet dignity and deep humanity. Nelson Mandela was a healer of communities and a mentor to generations. He…

Today, we highlight the importance of transforming youth skills for the future of work. Young people are disproportionately impacted by interlinked global crises, from climate change to conflicts to persistent poverty. The…

On 14 July MINURSO hoisted the national flag of France at the Team Site Mahbas where one of the French female military observers in the Mission is posted [ link to photo gallery]. France has been member of the United Nations…

On 11 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Mongolia’s State Flag Day at the Mission’s Team Site Tifariti where one of MINURSO’s Mongolian peacekeepers is posted. This year, Mongolia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the…

On 9 July MINURSO hoisted at the Mission HQ the national flag of Argentina to mark the country’s Independence Day. Since 1958, Argentina has contributed more than 40,000 military and police personnel to UN missions—including…

This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel…

On 6 July, MINURSO observed Malawi Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Malawi first contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping in 1994. Today, Malawi contributes over 900…