| First United Nations Operation in Somalia | |
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The background of the ribbon is sand or buff coloured symbolizing the desert, with a wide center band of UN blue flanked by narrow stripes of dark green symbolizing hope. Qualifying time for the medal is 90 days of service in the Mission. |
| Authorization | SC 751/ 92 - SC 775/92 - SC 794/92 |
| Function | To monitor the cease-fire in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, and to
provide protection and security for United Nations personnel, equipment and supplies at
the seaports and airports in Mogadishu and escort deliveries of humanitarian supplies from
there to distribution centres in the city and its immediate environs. In August 1992,
UNOSOM I's mandate and strength were enlarged to enable it to protect humanitarian convoys
and distribution centres throughout Somalia. In December 1992, after the situation in Somalia further deteriorated, the Security Council authorized Member States to form the Unified Task Force (UNITAF) to establish a safe environment for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. UNITAF worked in coordination with UNOSOM I to secure major population centres and ensure that humanitarian assistance was delivered and distributed |
| Type | Humanitarian Assistance / Cease Fire Monitoring |
| Location | Somalia |
| HeadQuarters | Mogadishu |
| Duration | April 1992 - March 1993 |
| Aut. Strenght | 50 military observers, 3.500 security personnel, up to 719 logistic support personnel |
| Max. Strenght | 54 Mil Obs and 893 trooops (Feb.1993) |
| Fatalities | 8 mil.pers. |
| Cost | Around 43 mil. $ |
| Financing | Special Account |
Contributors |
Australia (Oct. 1992-March 93), Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium (Dec. 1992-March 93), Canada (Oct. 1992-March 93), Czechoslovakia, Egypt, Fiji, Finlandia, Indonesia, Jordan, Morocco, New Zealand (Dec. 1992-March 93), Norway (Dec. 1992-March 93), Pakistan, Zimbabwe |
| Notes | US airlifted military personnel |
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