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This picture is part or a series on the personnel of the U.N. Mission to India and Pakistan. It shows Jean-Charles Valéry (from France), Field Service Member, at Domel Field Observer Station in the Jammu and Kashmir State, located on the Pakistan side, about 30 miles from the cease-fire line. (01 January, 1951, Kashmir)

The members of a field team of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan spending a quiet evening in their living quarters at the Tangdhar station. At this station, the military observers and UN radio operator are quartered in a mud hut which they share with the headquarters of an Indian battalion. The members of the UN team are: Major Emilio Altieri (back to camera), of Uruguay; Major Pierre Jooris (reading), of Belgium; and radio operator Guillermo Encastilla. (01 January, 1955, Kashmir)

This picture, taken on the cease-fire line, shows a meeting between Indian and Pakistani officers and members of the U.N. Military Observer Group. The meeting was held to investigate an incident and interrogate a witness. Two Pakistani officers (l to r) Major J.D. Murray (Australia), Major Emilio Altieri (Uruguay), Lt. - Col. R.H. Marson (Australia), and an Indian officer. Back to camera is Major F.H. Moy (Australia). (01 January, 1955, Kashmir)

The members of the U.N. Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan- Major Emilio Altieri (Uruguay) - riding a horse while on patrol along the cease-fire line; here, he exchanges a few words with a group of Kashmiris he met on the way. (01 January, 1955, Kashmir)

This picture sows a jeep of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan coming down a typical Kashmir road. The observers were on their way to the cease-fire line, where they were to investigate an incident. (01 January, 1955, Kashmir)

A member of the U.N. Military-Observer Group in India and Pakistan- Major Emilio Altieri (Uruguay)- on his way to a field station on the Kashmir cease-fire line, stops his jeep in front of the bazaar in a village to interview the inhabitants. (01 January, 1955, Kashmir)

One of the members of the U.N. Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan - Major Emilio Altieri (Uruguay) - asks his way to a passing horseman, while going to the cease-fire line to investigate an incident. The road is typical of Kashmir. (January 1955, Kashmir)

Major Emiliio Altieri (Uruguay), one of the members of the U.N. Military observer Group in India and Pakistan, talks with the inhabitants of a small mountain village in Kashmir. Seen in the background are the shops of the bazaar. (01 January, 1955, Kashmir)

One of the radio operators of the U.N. Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan checks the electric generator at one of UNMOGIP's field stations. This gasoline-driven generator is sheltered under a tent outside the observer's building (seen in the background), it provides the electricity needed for the radio-communications with the Group's Headquarters. (01 January, 1955, Kashmir)

Military staff of UNMOGIP lower the UN flag draped coffin of Firas Al-Hayali today in Islamabad. The 33-year old Al-Hayali, an IT Network Administrator with UNMOGIP, and his son were killed when the Margala Towers building complex they were in collapsed during the 7.6 magnitude quake that struck northern Pakistan on 8 October. Mr. Al-Hayali was a national of Iraq. (17 October, 2005, Islamabad, Pakistan)

Military staff of UNMOGIP and other mourners at the burial of Firas Al-Hayali and his seven-year old son, Hussain Al-Hayali, today in Islamabad. The 33-year old Al-Hayali, an IT Network Administrator with UNMOGIP, and his son were killed when the Margala Towers building complex they were in collapsed during the 7.6 magnitude quake that struck northern Pakistan on 8 October. Mr. Al-Hayali was a national of Iraq. (17 October, 2005, Islamabad, Pakistan)

From this mountain near Bhimbar, Pakistan, peacekeepers from the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) get a view of the Line of Control that separates the two countries that they are tasked to observe. Their mandate is clear that they are to be a neutral party in the India and Pakistan situation. (20 October, 2005, Bhimbar, Pakistan)

UN Field Station, Gilgit staff Maj D.K. Kim and Capt. Denis Zubac with local populations in Minimarg. (16 May, 2016, Gilgit, Pakistan)

A UN Military Observer doing area recce in Gilgit. (2016, Gilgit, Pakistan)

Mr. Dmytro Stepananeko of UN Operations and Crisis Centre at Observation Post Danna with UN Field Station Bhimber team. (2016, Danna, Kashmir)

Chief Military Observer Major General Per Lodin with the team of UN Field Station Rawalakot at Tauli Pir. (30 July, 2016, Tauli Pir, Kashmir)

The SG Mr. António Guterres being received by Major. Gen Jose Eladio Alcain, former Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer (HoM / CMO) at UNMOGIP HQ in Islamabad. Looking on is the Chief of Mission Support (CMS) Mr. Nester Odaga-Jalomayo.

The SG Mr. António Guterres assisted by Major. Gen Jose Eladio Alcain, former Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer (HoM / CMO) laying wreath in memory of UNMOGIP personnel who sacrificed their lives for peace.

The SG Mr. António Guterres accompanied by Major. Gen Jose Eladio Alcain, former Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer (HoM / CMO) observing a minute of silence in memory of fallen heroes of UNMOGIP

The SG Mr. António Guterres accompanied by Major. Gen Jose Eladio Alcain, former Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer (HoM / CMO) and Chief of Mission Support (CMS) Mr. Nester Odaga-Jalomayo cutting the ribbon to officially inaugurate UNMOGIP new office buildings.

The SG Mr. António Guterres unveiling the plaque to mark the official inauguration of office building of UNMOGIP HQ in Islamabad. Looking on is Major. Gen Jose Eladio Alcain, former Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer (HoM / CMO).

The SG Mr. António Guterres being taken around the new Office building by the Chief of Mission Support (CMS) Mr. Nester Odaga-Jalomayo, The Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer (HoM / CMO) Major. Gen Jose Eladio Alcain and the Resident Coordinator (RC) Mr. Julien Harneis are behind.

The SG Mr. António Guterres posing for photograph with some of the UNMOs. Also in the photograph are the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer (HoM / CMO) Major. Gen Jose Eladio Alcain, the Chief of Mission Support (CMS) Mr. Nester Odaga-Jalomayo and the Resident Coordinator Mr. Julien Harneis.

The SG Mr. António Guterres together with some of the Civilian Staff of UNMOGIP in front of the new office building.

UNMO'S IN THE FIELD

LTC ANTONIJA NENADIC CHATTING WITH CHILDREN ON UN DAY

UN Military Observers conduct observations, field trips, area reconnaissance and investigate alleged ceasefire violation complaints as received.

MAJOR GENERAL JOSÉ ELADIO ALCAÍN ADDRESSING ON MEDAL PARADE DAY

STUDENTS WELCOME UNMO'S & UNMOGIP STAFF AT F-11 CRICKET GROUND, ISLAMABAD

CMO / HOM WITH UNMO'S ON OCCASION OF UNMO'S CONFERENCE

CMO / HOM AND CMS WITH CIVILIAN STAFF ON UNMO'S CONFERENCE

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