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The United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) was established by Security Council Resolution 782 on 13 October 1992. The mission's primary objectives were to monitor and verify the ceasefire, oversee the separation and demobilisation of forces, and ensure the collection, storage, and destruction of weapons. ONUMOZ also monitored the withdrawal of foreign forces and the disbanding of private and irregular armed groups. The mission was responsible for ensuring the security of critical infrastructure, protecting UN and international personnel, and facilitating humanitarian assistance, particularly for refugees, internally displaced persons, and demobilised military personnel.
In addition to these tasks, ONUMOZ played a crucial role in providing technical assistance and monitoring the electoral process, helping Mozambique transition towards peace and democracy following years of civil war. The mission's operations concluded in January 1995 after successfully supporting the implementation of the General Peace Agreement for Mozambique.
Personnel who served a minimum of 90 days in ONUMOZ were eligible for the ONUMOZ Medal. The medal ribbon features:
- A central wide band of UN blue: Representing the United Nations,
- Two narrow white bands: Symbolising peace,
- Two green bands on the sides: Representing Mozambique's tropical climate.
Countries that contributed military observers, police observers, or troops to ONUMOZ included: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Botswana, Canada, Cape Verde, China, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Nepal, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, the United States of America, Uruguay, and Zambia.
ONUMOZ is widely regarded as a successful UN mission that helped Mozambique achieve peace, rebuild its political framework, and recover from decades of conflict.
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The United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) was established by Security Council Resolution 782 on 13 October 1992. The mission's primary objectives were to monitor and verify the ceasefire, oversee the separation and demobilisation of forces, and ensure the collection, storage, and destruction of weapons. ONUMOZ also monitored the withdrawal of foreign forces and the disbanding of private and irregular armed groups. The mission was responsible for ensuring the security of critical infrastructure, protecting UN and international personnel, and facilitating humanitarian assistance, particularly for refugees, internally displaced persons, and demobilised military personnel.
In addition to these tasks, ONUMOZ played a crucial role in providing technical assistance and monitoring the electoral process, helping Mozambique transition towards peace and democracy following years of civil war. The mission's operations concluded in January 1995 after successfully supporting the implementation of the General Peace Agreement for Mozambique.
Personnel who served a minimum of 90 days in ONUMOZ were eligible for the ONUMOZ Medal. The medal ribbon features:
- A central wide band of UN blue: Representing the United Nations,
- Two narrow white bands: Symbolising peace,
- Two green bands on the sides: Representing Mozambique's tropical climate.
Countries that contributed military observers, police observers, or troops to ONUMOZ included: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Botswana, Canada, Cape Verde, China, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Nepal, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, the United States of America, Uruguay, and Zambia.
ONUMOZ is widely regarded as a successful UN mission that helped Mozambique achieve peace, rebuild its political framework, and recover from decades of conflict.
