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The UN Medal Parade of Irish defence forces 66th Inf Group was held at Camp Faouar with grandeur.
"International Women's Day" was marked by UNDOF by celebrating the women's participation on highlighting the theme " DigitALL :Innovation and technology for gender equality". Women peacekeepers in UNDOF has contributed at all levels for the mission.
Diplomat's Day was celebrated on both sides "A" & "B" with the attendess of Ambassadors, Diplomats & DAs from various countries.
Under-Secretary General for Peace Operations Jeane Pierre Lacroix visited UNDOF from 22nd Jan to 25th Jan 2023. During his visit, he witnessed and praised the contributions of the UNDOF peacekeepers in maintaining the mandate and peace and stability in the region.
On 17 MAR 21, the FRC celebrated Ireland’s national day, St. Patrick’s Day, in Camp Faouar, Syria.
Deputy Force Commander Brigadier General Maureen O'BRIEN on Wreath laying Ceremony
On 11 March 2021, the wreath-laying ceremony was held at Camp Faouar. On an auspicious occasion of “Nepali Army Day” and “Maha Shivaratri”, the ceremony was organised by Nepali Contingents deployed in UNDOF.
On 05 March 2021, the Deputy Force Commander Brigadier General Maureen O'Brien presented the Chief Of Staff Col Martin Alvarez with his UN Service Medal.
On 25th FEB 2021, NEPCON IX conducted CASEVAC/MEDEVAC Exercise in Mt. Hermon Complex in coordination with the Mission Training Cell, UNDOF.
After 16 months of her 18 month tour of duty in UNDOF, Brigadier General Maureen O'Brien of Ireland's Defence Forces today received her UN Service Medal in a small, Covid-19 adherent ceremony in Camp Faouar, Syria.
Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, UNDOF Head of Mission and Force Commander visited the AoR (Area of Responsibility) of Force HQ Infantry Support Unit, NEPCON IX on 3rd February 2020.
Force Commander inspecting OP at UNP 32
Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, UNDOF Head of Mission and Force Commander, visited all UNP's of Nepali Mechanized Infantry Company, on 30 December 2020. Major Min Bahadur Godar, Acting Officer Commanding of NMC welcomed The Force Commander in camp Faouar.
Finally, the time has come to bid adieu to the year 2020 and welcome the year 2021.
HoM and FC Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal is greeted by FRC Guard of Honour
Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal, UNDOF Force Commander and Head of Mission, visited the Irish Force Reserve Company at Camp Faouar, for the first time after the induction of the contingent to the mission on 23 December 2020.
UNDOF has today published its quarterly periodical "Golan - The UNDOF Journal" - the first since March 2018. Since then, a lot has changed in the world. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced all UN Peacekeeping missions to adapt, innovate and overcome.