Operation des Nations Unies au Burundi

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ONUB
operation area Burundi
German name United Nations Mission in Burundi
English name United Nations Operation in Burundi
French name Operation des Nations Unies au Burundi
Based on UN resolution 1545 (May 21, 2004)
Type of mission Peacekeeping
Beginning May 2004
The End December 31, 2006
management Carolyn McAskie ( Canada ) June 2004 - March 2006
Nureldin Satti ( Sudan ) April 2006 - December 2006
Deaths 24
costs US $ 678.3 million
Location of the operational area LocationBurundi.svg

The United Nations Operation in Burundi , just ONUB (french., The United Nations Mission in Burundi ) was a peace mission of the United Nations in Burundi . It was launched on May 21, 2004 by UN Security Council Resolution 1545 to implement the provisions of the Arusha Agreement and the subsequent Pretoria Protocols, which had been concluded between the parties to the civil war. ONUB's mandate expired on December 31, 2006. The operation was replaced on January 1, 2007 by the Bureau Intégré des Nations Unies au Burundi (BINUB). Security Council Resolution 1719 was thus implemented.

ONUB had an authorized number of 5,650 soldiers including 125 officers (as of January 31, 2006: 5153) and 200 military observers (170) as well as 120 civilian police officers (87), who were supported by 434 civilian employees (318), 170 UN volunteers (135) and 446 local employees were assisted. ONUB was authorized to use all necessary means to secure the ceasefire, to disarm, demobilize and reintegrate the fighters of the civil warring parties, and to monitor the illegal arms trade at the borders. ONUB's other tasks included supporting humanitarian aid, securing the return of refugees and repatriating the displaced, and ensuring free, transparent and peaceful elections.

ONUB was last commanded by Major General Derrick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi from the Republic of South Africa.

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