West New Guinea (West Irian) - UNSF
Prepared by the Department of Public Information, United Nations. This text was last updated effective 31 August 1996.
Not an official document of the United Nations.
Prepared by the Department of Public Information, United Nations. This text was last updated effective 31 August 1996.
Not an official document of the United Nations.
LOCATION: West New Guinea (West Irian)
HEADQUARTERS: Hollandia (now Jayaphra)
DURATION: October 1962 - April 1963
STRENGTH: 1,576 military personnel, supported by international and locally recruited civilian staff
FATALITIES: None
EXPENDITURES: The Governments of Indonesia and the Netherlands paid full costs in equal amounts
FUNCTION: Established to maintain peace and security in the territory under the United Nations Temporary Executive Authority (UNTEA), established by agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands. UNSF monitored the cease-fire and helped ensure law and order during the transition period, pending transfer to Indonesia
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