UNOMIG was established in August 1993 to verify compliance with the ceasefire agreement between the Government of Georgia and the Abkhaz authorities in Georgia. UNOMIG's mandate was expanded following the signing by the parties of the 1994 Agreement on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces.

However, due to a failure among Security Council members to agree on an extension of the mandate, the mission came to an end at midnight on 15 June 2009.

UNOMIG police advisor with students of school N.1, during a session on Road Safety. Abkhazia.
UNOMIG Photo/MPIO, 22 May 2008.