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The United Nations dedicates a special week, starting today, April 1, 2026, to honor the services and sacrifices of the Moroccan peacekeeping forces.
Within the framework of the global campaign "Service and Sacrifice," which aims to thank the countries that contribute their military and police forces to peacekeeping operations, the focus will be on Morocco for a whole week, which ranks ninth among the largest contributors to peacekeeping forces.
Through the phrase "Thank you, Morocco!" in the organization's six official languages, the United Nations expresses in this phase of the campaign its deep gratitude to Morocco for the service and sacrifices made by its forces in crisis areas around the world.
Morocco has been participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations since 1960.
Currently, more than 1,300 Moroccan military and police personnel are serving, including 74 women, under the blue flag in four peacekeeping missions, where Moroccan peacekeeping forces are deployed in the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan.
Moroccan peacekeepers make valuable contributions to the stability and reconstruction of local communities. They organize patrols to protect civilians, conduct medical activities to serve the local population, and support schools and orphanages through humanitarian and social work.
In total, 65 Moroccan soldiers from the peacekeeping forces have lost their lives while serving under the United Nations flag.
Since 1948, more than two million people have served as peacekeepers in conflict zones around the world. Today, there are more than 65,000 soldiers deployed.
Their mission is often accomplished in difficult circumstances and with great personal sacrifices. More than 4,400 peacekeepers have lost their lives while performing their duties.
António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, said, "Peacekeepers serve the world with dedication. Let us be sure to honor them, in recognition of their commitment and sacrifices – today and every day."
