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United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC 2)
The United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC) was established in July 1960 to oversee the withdrawal of Belgian forces, assist the Congolese Government in maintaining law and order, and provide technical assistance. ONUC’s mandate was later expanded to include maintaining the territorial integrity and political independence of the Congo, preventing the outbreak of civil war, and securing the removal of all foreign military, paramilitary, and advisory personnel not under United Nations command, as well as all mercenaries. ONUC completed its mission and was withdrawn in June 1964.
Initially, the medal awarded for service in the Congo featured a UN blue and white ribbon with a bar indicating Congo service. In 1963, a distinct ribbon was introduced, featuring a broad green central band, symbolising hope for the young nation and representing the Congo Basin. The green band is flanked by two narrow white stripes, representing the UN mission, and two outer bars of UN blue. A minimum of three months of service in the mission was required to qualify for the medal.
Countries contributing troops to ONUC included: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Congo, Denmark, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Liberia, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Tunisia, the United Arab Republic, and Yugoslavia.
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United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC 2)
The United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC) was established in July 1960 to oversee the withdrawal of Belgian forces, assist the Congolese Government in maintaining law and order, and provide technical assistance. ONUC’s mandate was later expanded to include maintaining the territorial integrity and political independence of the Congo, preventing the outbreak of civil war, and securing the removal of all foreign military, paramilitary, and advisory personnel not under United Nations command, as well as all mercenaries. ONUC completed its mission and was withdrawn in June 1964.
Initially, the medal awarded for service in the Congo featured a UN blue and white ribbon with a bar indicating Congo service. In 1963, a distinct ribbon was introduced, featuring a broad green central band, symbolising hope for the young nation and representing the Congo Basin. The green band is flanked by two narrow white stripes, representing the UN mission, and two outer bars of UN blue. A minimum of three months of service in the mission was required to qualify for the medal.
Countries contributing troops to ONUC included: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Congo, Denmark, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Liberia, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Tunisia, the United Arab Republic, and Yugoslavia.
