From September 1995 until April 2015, Hungary provided a contingent to the MFO. This was a historic event in 1995, with Hungary engaging in its first unit-sized peacekeeping deployment and the MFO welcoming its first East European contingent.
Hungary’s contribution consisted of a Force Military Police Unit (FMPU), responsible for assisting the Force Commander to maintain good order at the Force by providing expertise in crime prevention, investigatory, and security, as well as providing a Doctor and a Liaison Officer. The FMPU was split between the MFO’s North and South Camps while the Doctor and Liaison Officer were based at North Camp, the MFO’s main camp at the time. All Hungarian personnel served a one-year tour of duty. They were dedicated members of the MFO community participating in all training, social, cultural, and sporting activities within the Force.
The MFO is grateful for Hungary’s invaluable contribution to our mission of peace for twenty years. We also thank all the men and women who served with the Hungarian contingent in the Sinai for their dedication and support. They provided a vital service to the Treaty Parties, the Force Commander, and all members of the MFO. We laud them for their efforts.