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On 11 August, MINURSO observed the Independence Day of Chad by raising the national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag.
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.
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.
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 detected trafficked persons globally.
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.
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 deployed.
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 remains a moral compass and reference to us all.
Today, we highlight the importance of transforming youth skills for the future of work.
Captain Lavallee serving in Mahbas area where she performs daily ground patrol observations.
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].
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.