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The first elements of the new United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) arrived in Cairo on 26 October 1973, the day after the adoption of the Security Council Resolution setting up the Force. UNTSO Military Observers also cooperate with the Force in carrying out its mandate.
UNTSO Military Observers Major Engelbert Torefalk (right) of Sweden and Capt. Eero Vallaskangas (Finland) are seen observing and reporting the activities beyond the Egyptian Forward Defended Localities (FDLs) near the city of El-Qantara.
UNTSO Military Observers Major Engelbert Torefalk (right) of Sweden and Capt. Eero Vallaskangas (Finland) are seen observing and reporting the activities beyond the Egyptian Forward Defended Localities (FDLs) near the city of El-Qantara.
10 November 1973
Egypt
Photo # 137998
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