1972 1996 United Nations Operations

1972 - 1996 United Nations Operations (AW-06-1208-8).
1976
1976
Kashmir
In 1976, as a cost-cutting measure, New Zealand terminated its participation in the United Nations Military Observer Group (UNIMOGIP) in India and Pakistan.
1979
20 December
Rhodesia
New Zealand contributed a 74-man Army contingent to the 1397 strong Commonwealth Monitoring Force in Rhodesia. The New Zealand Army Truce Monitoring Contingent (NZATMC) was deployed throughout Rhodesia.
1980
5 March
Zimbabwe
The New Zealand Army Truce Monitoring Contingent Southern Rhodesia was withdrawn on 5 March 1980, a few days after national elections had been held in the newly named country of Zimbabwe.
1982
25 April
Egypt
Six Army personnel arrived in the Sinai as part of the Multi-National Force and Observers (MFO). The Force’s task was to supervise the withdrawal of Israeli military units from Egyptian territory. The Army continues to represent New Zealand in the Multi-National Force and Observers by providing specialist training and driving teams.
1988
8 August
Iran/Iraq
On 8 August 1988 the New Zealand Cabinet decided to send 10 officers to serve in the United Nations Iran-Iraq Observer Group (UNIIMOG).
1989
February
Pakistan & Afghanistan
In February 1989 the government agreed to provide a five-man team to serve with the United Nations Mine Clearance Training team in Pakistan and Afghanistan (UNMCTT).
1989
September
Namibia
First contingent of NZ Army Engineers sent to Namibia to serve with UNTAG (United Nations Transitionary Assistance Group.
1990
March
Namibia
NZ Army Engineer commitment to the United Nations Transitionary Assistance Group ( UNTAG) ends.
1991
January
Iran/Iraq
Military Observer commitment to the United Nations Iran-Iraq Observer Group (UNIIMOG).ends.
1991
19 January
Kuwait
A New Zealand Defence Force Medical Contingent deploys to the Gulf War.
1991
15 April
Kuwait
The New Zealand Defence Force Medical Contingent returns to New Zealand.
1991
June
Iraq
First NZ Army Doctor sent to provide medical support to United Nations Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) followed by five more medical personnel. The mission was then expanded to include administrative and communications personnel.
1991
June
Angola
New Zealand in June 1991 the New Zealand government agreed to provide up to 15 military observers in support of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II (UNAVEM II).
1991
December
Pakistan & Afghanistan
Engineer mine Clearance commitment to the United Nations Mine Clearance Training Team in Pakistan and Afghanistan (UNMCTT) ends.
1991
December
Cambodia
The first engineer mine awareness teams deploy to Cambodia as part of UNAMIC (United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia) where they established the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC).
1992
February
Former Yugoslavia
First five military observers (including Navy and Air Force) sent to Former Yugoslavia as part of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR).
1992
March
Cambodia
UNAMIC responsibilities taken over by the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC). Army boosted its commitment to UNTAC, sending a further 40 communications specialists, forming the FCU (Force Communications Unit) with Australian forces.
1992
August
Solomon Islands
Army personnel attend the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.
1992
October
Egypt
Army personnel attend the El Alamein 50th Anniversary Commemorations held at El Alamein.
1992
December
Somalia
The advance party of a New Zealand contingent arrived in Somalia in December 1992 to set up a supply detachment as part of our support of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM). The detachment was eventually 27-strong.
1993
July
Somalia
In July 1993, the New Zealand Army boosted its contribution to UNOSOM by replacing its supply detachment with a full 43-strong supply platoon.
1993
September
Cambodia
Commitment to the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) ends.
1994
February
Mozambique
Two New Zealand Army mine clearance experts deployed to Mozambique in February 1994 as part of the United Nations Operation in Mozambique. This commitment was increased in September 1994 by a further eight personnel.
1994
June
Somalia
At the end of July 1994, the New Zealand Army supply platoon was withdrawn from Somalia.
1994
August
Mozambique
The New Zealand Army mine clearance team in Mozambique was increased in size in August and September 1994.
1994
September
Former Yugoslavia
The first New Zealand Force (NZFOR) of 250 sent to Former Yugoslavia as part of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), joining nine New Zealand military observers already serving in Bosnia.
1994
20 September
Haiti
Four Army officers left New Zealand for Haiti on 20 September 1994 to serve with the United Nations Mission in Haiti.
1995
31 January 1995
Mozambique
All but three of the New Zealanders serving in Mozambique returned home.
1995
31 March
Haiti
On or about 31 March 1995 the four New Zealand observers serving with the United Nations Mission in Haiti left to return to New Zealand.
1995
May
Europe
50th Anniversary of Victory in Europe day (VE) in London attended by Army personnel.
1995
December
Former Yugoslavia
United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) hands over responsibility to the NATO led Implementation Force (IFOR). NZFOR commitment to UNPROFOR ends. Military observers continue to serve in Bosnia with 15 Officers deployed to serve with the British IFOR contingent.

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