United Nations Angola Verification Mission I

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United Nations Angola Verification Mission I
AbbreviationI-UNAVEM
Successor United Nations Angola Verification Mission II
EstablishedJanuary 1989
Founder United Nations
DissolvedJune 1991
PurposePeacekeeping
Region served
Angola

The United Nations Angola Verification Mission I (I UNAVEM) [1] was a peacekeeping mission that existed from January 1989 to June 1991 in Angola during the civil war. [2] It was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 626 on December 20, 1988.

Contents

In the civil war, the Soviet Union and Cuba backed the Movimento Popular de Libertação de Angola (MPLA), while South Africa and the United States backed the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA). The MPLA became the stronger party. [3]

UNAVEM I's purpose was oversee withdrawal of the Cuban troops. [3] This mission was a success. [4]

The United Nations created a follow-up mission, United Nations Angola Verification Mission II, in 1991. [2]

Awards

The UN issued awards for this mission: UNAVEM Medal ribbon.gif United Nations Medal ( UNAVEM I - Angola )

See also

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United Nations Security Council resolution 747, adopted unanimously on 24 March 1992, after recalling Resolution 696 (1991) and noting a report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the Council approved the report concerning observations of elections and an enlargement for the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II in Angola.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 785</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1992

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 793</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1992

United Nations Security Council resolution 793, adopted unanimously on 30 November 1992, after recalling resolutions 696 (1991), 747 (1992) and 785 (1992), and expressing its concern at the deteriorating political situation and the resumption of hostilities in Angola, the Council approved a recommendation by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to extend the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II for a further two months until 31 January 1993.

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United Nations Security Council resolution 804, adopted unanimously on 29 January 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 696 (1991), 747 (1992), 785 (1992) and 793 (1992), and expressing its concern at lack of implementation of the "Acordos de Paz para Angola" in Angola, the council approved a recommendation by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to extend the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II for a further three months until 30 April 1993.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 811</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1993

United Nations Security Council resolution 811, adopted unanimously on 12 March 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 696 (1991), 747 (1992), 785 (1992), 793 (1992) and 804 (1993), the Council expressed its concern at recent fighting and condemned the violations of the "Acordos de Paz" peace agreement in Angola by UNITA, including its rejection of election results and negotiations in addition to its resumption of hostilities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 890</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1993

United Nations Security Council resolution 890, adopted unanimously on 15 December 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 696 (1991), 747 (1992), 785 (1992), 793 (1992), 804 (1993), 811 (1993), 823 (1993), 834 (1993), 851 (1993) and 864 (1993) on the situation in Angola, the council noted the slight improvements in the country and extended the stationing of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II until 16 March 1994.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 903</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1994

United Nations Security Council resolution 903, adopted unanimously on 16 March 1994, after reaffirming Resolution 696 (1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, the Council strengthened and extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II until 31 May 1994.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 922</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1994

United Nations Security Council resolution 922, adopted unanimously on 31 May 1994, after reaffirming Resolution 696 (1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, the council discussed the peace process during the civil war and extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II until 30 June 1994.

United Nations Security Council resolution 932, adopted unanimously on 30 June 1994, after reaffirming Resolution 696 (1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, the council discussed the situation during the civil war and extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II until 30 September 1994.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 952</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1994

United Nations Security Council resolution 952, adopted unanimously on 27 October 1994, after reaffirming Resolution 696 (1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, the Council discussed the implementation of a ceasefire in the country and extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II until 8 December 1994.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 966</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1994

United Nations Security Council resolution 966, adopted unanimously on 8 December 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 696 (1991), 868 (1993) and all resolutions on Angola, the Council discussed the monitoring of a ceasefire in the country and extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II until 8 February 1995.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1008</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1995

United Nations Security Council resolution 1008, adopted unanimously on 7 August 1995, after reaffirming Resolution 696 (1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, the Council discussed the monitoring of a ceasefire and implementation of peace accords, and extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission III until 8 February 1996.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1045</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1996

United Nations Security Council resolution 1045, adopted unanimously on 8 February 1996, after reaffirming Resolution 696 (1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, the Council discussed the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, and extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission III until 8 May 1996.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1098</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1997

United Nations Security Council resolution 1098, adopted unanimously on 27 February 1997, after reaffirming Resolution 696 (1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission III until 31 March 1997.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1118</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 1997

United Nations Security Council resolution 1118, adopted unanimously on 30 June 1997, after reaffirming Resolution 696 (1991) and all subsequent resolutions on Angola, the council established the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) to supersede the United Nations Angola Verification Mission III.

References

  1. "UNAVEMI I". www.un.org. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  2. 1 2 Meisler, Stanley. United Nations: The First Fifty Years, 1997. Page 368.
  3. 1 2 "UNAVEM I Background". www.un.org. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  4. "UNAVEM I: Mandate". www.un.org. Retrieved 2019-05-16.