Major General Anita Asmah Takes Over As UNDOF Force Commander & Head Of Mission
- Major General Anita Asmah has taken over command as the new United Nations Disengagement Observer Force Commander & Head of Mission
- Asmah becomes the UN's first African woman Force Commander after taking over from Major General Patrick Gauchat
- Asamah previously served as Director General in the Department of Defence Civilian Establishment of the Ghanaian Armed Forces
Major General Anita Asmah has officially taken over command from Major General Patrick Gauchat as the new United Nations Disengagement Observer (UNDOF) Force Commander & Head of Mission.
Asmah is the UN's first African woman Force Commander.
Source: Facebook
She has an extensive profile and professional experience, working in the Ghana Armed Forces for over three decades.
Before her latest appointment, Asamah served as Director General in the Department of Defence Civilian Establishment of the Ghanaian Armed Forces.
She also served as Deputy Force Commander of UNDOF between 2021 and 2023, and a Staff Officer in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon from 2012 to 2016.
Additionally, Asamah has occupied several other top positions within the Ghana Armed Forces, serving as the Director of Education, Deputy Military Secretary and Course Director at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre.
Source: UGC
Asmah is also an alumna of Aburi Girls’ Senior High School.
She also holds Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law degrees from the University of Ghana and is fluent in English and French.
With over 31 years of leadership experience in the Ghana Armed Forces and UN Peacekeeping, Asmah is set to celebrate her 60th birthday in February 2025 as she embarks on this historic role.
Commenting on the appointment when it was first announced in 2024, Asamah said she was ready to serve.
“I am happy and whole heartedly accept this role to serve. I am so in love with the mission, country and people. It is an opportunity to lessen their suffering.”
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YEN.com.gh reported that a UN peacekeeper from Ghana was killed in South Sudan. The peacekeeper was killed alongside some civilians after clashes on South Sudan’s border with Sudan.
In a statement, the UN said the clashes occurred on January 27, 2024. The clashes occurred in three locations in the Abyei area, leading to the evacuation of civilians to ensure their safety.
The UN has said it is still taking account of the number of people killed, wounded and displaced by the violence.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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