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UN peacekeeping mission during the Angolan Civil War From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Abbreviation | I-UNAVEM |
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Successor | United Nations Angola Verification Mission II |
Established | January 1989 |
Founder | United Nations |
Dissolved | June 1991 |
Purpose | Peacekeeping |
Region served | Angola |
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]
The UN issued awards for this mission: United Nations Medal (UNAVEM I - Angola)
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