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A solemn ceremony of raising the flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place at the Camp Faouar on 7th May 2024. The ceremony was attended by the HoM/FC, Lieutenant General Nirmal Kumar Thapa, Mission Leadership Team
The Irish Contingent (IRCON) have officially handed over the responsibility and authority to the Kazakhstan Contingent (KAZCON). Force Reserve Coy (FRC) transfer of authority ceremony was overseen by the HoM/FC Lt Gen Nirmal Kumar Thapa in Camp Faouar
The Irish Contingent (IRCON) haveofficially handed over the responsibility and authority to the Kazakhstan Contingent (KAZCON). Force Reserve Coy (FRC) transfer of authority ceremony was overseen by the HoM/FC Lt Gen Nirmal Kumar Thapa in Camp Faouar.
Indian contingent members & Staff Officers were honored with
Under Secretary General (USG) for Peace Operation visit to UNDOF January 24
The Under Secretary General (USG) for Peace Operations, Mr Jean-Pierre LACROIX visited Syria from 06 to 08 Jan 24.
Nepali contingents members & Staff Officers were honored with UN medal by HoM/FC Major General Nirmal Kumar Thapa and leadership of UNDOF
On Tuesday the 4th of February 2020 UNDOF hosted Diplomats Day 2020 on the Alpha Side in Camp Faouar. The day started with a meeting and greeting of Diplomats and Guests in the newly refurbished Officers Clib in Camp Faouar.
On Thursday the 13th of Feb 2020 the Uruguayan Mech Inf Coy (UMIC) held it first Medal Parade in UNDOF. The Contingent under the Command of Lt Col Ramirez are the first peace keepers from Uruguay to recive the UNDOF Medal.
From 18 to 20 Febuary 2020 the Engineer Specialist Search Team (ESST) from Force Reserve Company (FRC) 60 Inf Gp UNDOF drawn from the Irish Defence Forces conducted a meticulous route clearance operation from UNP 85 to UNP 85 A.
On Saturday the 24th of January 2020 the UNDOF family welcomed its new Chief of Staff Colonel Martin T Alvarez. Colonel Alvarez is an experienced Military Officer with extensive military career both at home and overseas. Colonel Alvarez hails for the City of Rivera in Uruguay.
On Monday the 16th of September 2019 the UNDOF family welcomed the New Deputy Force Commander to UNDOF. Brig Gen Maureen O Brien comes to UNDOF from the Irish Defence Forces with a very comprehansive career profile with a wealth of knowledge and experience both at home and overseas.
On Monday 10th of February 2020, a four member delegation team headed by Uruguayan Army Chief General Feola Paz and Uruguayan Deputy Defence Minister Mr. A Berterreche Alverez arrived to Camp Faouar.
On Tuesday the 21st of January 2020, the UNDOF family bid farewell to Col Luis Coitino out going Chief of Staff UNDOF HQ. Col Coitino had served as Chief Of Staff and A/DFC UNDOF during his 12 month tour of duty in UNDOF.
NEPCON VII deployed to UNDOF Mission Area from 12 Oct, 2018 and has already spent its one year tenure by performing various Operation duty as per the Mandate.
From Monday 7th October 2019 until Monday 14th October 2019 a 7 person delegation from United Nations Headquaters New York visited UNDOF. The purpose of the Military Capability Study Group was to ensure UNDOF was capable of carrying out its complex and difficult mandate.
From the 28th of Sept 2019 until 02 Oct 2019 Rtd Maj Gen Jai Menon Director of the Office of Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership visited UNDOF to conduct a review of current Operations and Best Practices.