August 23, 2013 - On 27 June, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed resolution 2108 renewing the mandate of UNDOF for another period of six months until 31 December 2013.

August 21, 2013 - Intensive fighting between Syrian Government forces and armed members of the opposition in the vicinity of Ruihinah and in the communities of Braika, Jasim and Bir Ajam in the UNDOF area of operations has entered its fourth day today.

August 20, 2013 –An additional 318 soldiers led by Cmdr Humphery Tawake arrived into Golan Heights in two chalks between the periods 27th – 29th July, 2013. Their arrival has boosted the number of Fijians in Golan Heights to 501 all ranks.