United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa
United Nations peacekeeping mission to South Africa from 1992–94
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The United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA) was a United Nations peacekeeping mission to South Africa from 1992 to 1994. The mission was led by Angela King and was headquartered in Johannesburg, with a regional office in Durban.[1]
AbbreviationUNOMSA
Formation17 August 1992
Dissolved27 June 1994
HeadquartersJohannesburg, South Africa
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| Abbreviation | UNOMSA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 17 August 1992 |
| Dissolved | 27 June 1994 |
| Headquarters | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Parent organization | United Nations Security Council |
History
Background
Establishment
The United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa was established on 17 August 1992 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 772.[2] The first 13 observers arrived in South Africa on 13 September.[3]
On 14 January 1994, United Nations Security Council Resolution 894 expanded the role of the mission to include election monitoring.[4]
The mission ended on 27 June 1994.[5]