MINURSO Appointment
The United Nations appoints Zia Ur Rehman of Pakistan as Force Commander of MINURSO.
Role range: 1991- – 2019-2022
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Zia Ur Rehman Biography and Timeline
Follow Zia Ur Rehman through 6 dated historical records for Pakistan.
Zia Ur Rehman, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2019–2022Years on this page
2019
Arrival at MINURSO
Zia Ur Rehman arrives at MINURSO headquarters to begin operational command of the mission's military component.
Role range: 1991- – 2019-2022
2020
Resumption of Hostilities
Zia Ur Rehman leads MINURSO's military component as hostilities resume in Western Sahara.
Role range: 1991- – 2019-2022
COVID-19 Protection Measures
Rehman oversees measures intended to protect MINURSO military observers while maintaining mission activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Role range: 2019-2022
2022
Completion of MINURSO Command
Zia Ur Rehman completes three years as MINURSO Force Commander and leaves the mission.
Role range: 1991- – 2019-2022
Women in Uniformed Services
Rehman concludes his MINURSO command after overseeing a substantial increase in women serving within the mission headquarters.
Role range: 2019-2022
Records, sources and methodology
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