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UN ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION [2 records]

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Record 1 1999-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Peace-Keeping Operations
OBS

In Angola, a 16-year civil war involved not only Angolan fighters, but also troops from Cuba and South Africa. In 1988, South Africa agreed to leave Angola if the Cuban troops would do the same. The United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM) was created to monitor the withdrawal of both forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Opérations de maintien de la paix
OBS

En Angola, une guerre civile dans laquelle étaient engagés non seulement les combattants angolais mais aussi des militaires cubains et sud-africains faisait rage depuis 16 ans. En 1988, l'Afrique du Sud a accepté de quitter l'Angola si les troupes cubaines en faisaient autant. La Mission de vérification des Nations Unies en Angola (UNAVEM) a été formée pour surveiller le retrait des deux forces.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Strategy
  • Military (General)
CONT

Canadian military observers are monitoring the ceasefire between government and insurgent forces as part of the UN Angola Verification Mission(15 personnel).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stratégie militaire
  • Militaire (Généralités)
CONT

Des observateurs militaires canadiens ont été affectés à la Mission des Nations unies pour l'organisation d'un référendum au Sahara occidental (34 personnes), tandis que d'autres militaires canadiens surveillent l'application du cessez-le-feu entre le gouvernement et les rebelles dans le cadre de la Mission de vérification des Nations unies en Angola (15 personnes).

Spanish

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