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 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. 

We asked MINURSO personnel "In your opinion, what does peace begin with?" and here are their answers..