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  United Nations Disengagement Observer Force Zone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) Zone was established by the United Nations after the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 350 [1] on the same day the "Agreement on Disengagement" (S/11302/Add.1, annexes I and II) [2] was signed between Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights on May 31, 1974.
The initial composition of the UNDOF in 1974 was of personnel from Austria, Peru, Canada and Poland.
Land mines continue to pose a significant danger to the UNDOF and the civilian population.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/UNDOF   (1155 words)

  
 S/24821 of 19 November 1992
UNDOF is deployed within and close to the area of separation (see attached map), with base camps and logistic units located nearby.
UNDOF continued to supervise the observance of the cease-fire between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic.
UNDOF, which was established in May 1974 to supervise the cease-fire called for by the Security Council and the Agreement on Disengagement between Israeli and Syrian forces of 31 May 1974, has continued to perform its functions effectively, with the cooperation of the parties.
domino.un.org /unispal.NSF/9a798adbf322aff38525617b006d88d7/9bbe01ea98e228bf85256a0a006d52b9!OpenDocument   (1338 words)

  
 Lindley: UNDOF Article
UNDOF was tasked to maintain and observe the cease-fire and to supervise and inspect the Area of Separation (AOS) and Areas of Limitation (AOL).
UNDOF's response to these violators is to send out a patrol and persuade the shepherds to return to their side of the line.
UNDOF is often held up as a model operation, and in many ways it is. No other U.N. operation is in charge of such a sophisticated buffer zone, one which is, in reality, a complex arms control agreement.
www.nd.edu /~dlindley/handouts/UNDOF.htm   (4740 words)

  
 S/1998/391
UNDOF supervised the area of separation by means of fixed positions and patrols to ensure that no military forces were in it.
UNDOF was assisted in the performance of its tasks by 76 military observers detailed from the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO).
UNDOF, which was established in May 1974 to supervise the ceasefire called for by the Security Council and the agreement on disengagement between Israeli and Syrian forces of 31 May 1974, has continued to perform its functions effectively, with the cooperation of the parties.
www.hri.ca /fortherecord1999/documentation/security/s-1998-391.htm   (1015 words)

  
 Annan recommends extension of UN force in Golan Heights
UNDOF in the area to be essential," he said.
UNDOF was established in May 1974 to monitor the Israeli-Syrian ceasefire in the Golan Heights.
During the period, UNDOF helped the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) with passage of 58 students through the area of separation, as well as, on an exceptional basis, 4,028 tons of apples from the Israeli side to the Syrian side.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2005/06/mil-050613-unnews01.htm   (331 words)

  
 UNDOF
As provided in the Agreement on Disengagement, UNDOF's mandate was to maintain the cease-fire between Israel and Syria, to supervise the disengagement of Israeli and Syrian forces, and to supervise the areas of separation and limitation.
The Security Council, by its resolution 962 (1994) of 29 November, renewed the mandate of UNDOF until 31 May 1995, and called upon the parties concerned to implement its resolution338 (1973), which had called for a just and durable settlement to the Middle East conflict.
UNDOF was originally composed of Austrian and Peruvian infantry units and Canadian and Polish logistic elements transferred from the Second United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF II).
www.gmu.edu /departments/t-po/resource-bk/mission/undof.html   (1186 words)

  
 UNDP-POGAR: Country Index: Web Links
Report of the Secretary-General 1311 (1994): The present report gives an account of the activities of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in pursuance of the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council in resolution 350 (1974) and extended by subsequent resolutions, most recently by resolution 921 (1994) of 26 May 1994.
Report of the Secretary-General 372 (1997): The present report gives an account of the activities of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) during the past six months in pursuance of the mandate contained in Security Council resolution 350 (1974) and extended by subsequent resolutions, most recently by resolution 1081 (1996) of 27 November 1996.
Report of the Secretary-General 587 (1994): The present report gives an account of the activities of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in pursuance of the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council in resolution 350 (1974) and extended by subsequent resolutions, most recently by resolution 887 (1993) of 29 November 1993.
www.pogar.org /countries/links.asp?cid=19   (2330 words)

  
 Military Zone - British Council
The initial composition of the UNDOF force was of personnel from Austria, Peru, Canada and Poland.
UNDOF continued to supervise the areas of separation and limitation, and maintained close contact with military authorities from Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic.
The threat from mines continued to be significant during this period, and was made worse by the age of the mines, which means explosives have begun to deteriorate.
www.learnenglish.org.uk /militaryenglish/magazine/people.asp?person=89   (632 words)

  
 S/26781 of 22 November 1993
In addition to the above, UNDOF was assisted by 85 UNTSO military observers assigned to the Israel-Syria Mixed Armistice Commission.
Most of the military component of UNDOF headquarters is in Camp Faouar and some elements are in Camp Ziouani.
UNDOF assisted the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) with facilities for mail and the passage of a total of 533 persons through the area of separation.
domino.un.org /UNISPAL.nsf/9a798adbf322aff38525617b006d88d7/5fcb01545340c38285256a11005016aa!OpenDocument   (1198 words)

  
 United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
The Agreement provided for an area of separation and for two equal zones of limited forces and armaments on both sides of the area, and called for the establishment of a United Nations observer force to supervise its implementation.
Recent extensions were contained in Security Council resolutions 1139(1997) adopted on 21 November 1997; Council resolution 1169(1998) of 27 May 1998; and resolutions 1211(1998) of 25 November 1998; and 1243(1999) of 27 May 1999.
As of May 31, 1999, UNDOF consisted of 1,029 troops; assisted by some 80 military observers of UNTSO's Observer Group Golan, and supported by international and locally recruited civilian staff.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/UN/UNDOF.html   (318 words)

  
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UNDOF was created by the May 31, 1974 separation of forces agreement between Israel and Syria.
UNDOF's mandate was to monitor the cease-fire, principally by supervising and inspecting the Area of Separation (AOS) and the Areas of Limitation (AOL).
UNDOF's response is to send out a patrol and persuade the shepherds to return to their side of the line.
www.nd.edu /~dlindley/handouts/apsa2001.html   (8583 words)

  
 December 2005Golan Heights (UNDOF) - Security Council Report
UNDOF is also assisted by the military observers of the UN Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) Observer Group Golan.
An important backdrop to the Council's consultation of UNDOF is the current international pressure on Syria in relation to cooperation with the commission that Council established on 7 April 2005 (resolution 1595) to investigate the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
It remains to be seen whether Syria will decide to use the UNDOF renewal as an opportunity to challenge the Council's approach (for instance contrasting issues of its compliance with the April 2005 resolution with Israel's 38 years of non-compliance with resolution 242).
www.securitycouncilreport.org /site/c.glKWLeMTIsG/b.1203335/k.DB34/December_2005brGolan_Heights_UNDOF.htm   (1509 words)

  
 UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
UNDOF is entirely deployed within and close to the area of separation, with two base camps, 44 permanently manned positions and 11 observation posts.
The headquarters of UNDOF is located at Camp Faouar and an office is maintained at Damascus.
UNDOF continues to assist the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) with facilities for mail and the passage of persons through the area of separation.
www.palestinefacts.org /pf_1967to1991_undof.php   (311 words)

  
 Annan Recommends Six-month Extension for UN Mideast Observer Force
In a brief report to the Security Council, Annan said the situation in the Middle East remains tense and "under the prevailing circumstances I consider the continued presence of UNDOF in the area to be essential."
He added, however, that troop-contributing governments were owed 19.9 million US dollars and called on all UN member states to pay their assessments in full.
UNDOF, whose current mandate expires on June 30, was established in May 1974 to monitor the Israeli-Syrian ceasefire in the Golan Heights.
www.aina.org /news/20041207145051.htm   (213 words)

  
 UN News Centre
UNDOF intervened and secured the eventual release of the detainee.
Annan also stresses that in UNDOF's area of operation, especially in the area of separation, mines continued to pose a threat to Force personnel and locals.
That text called for peace talks and reaffirmed an earlier milestone Council resolution - 242 of 1967 - which requires the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories and an end to all claims of belligerency, as well as an acknowledgement of the right of all States in the region to live in peace.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2003/06/mil-030619-unnews02.htm   (346 words)

  
 Punjab Kesari NewsDetails
The UN Disengagement Observer Force, known as UNDOF, was created in May 1974 to monitor a cease-fire and troop disengagement agreement that followed the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
UNDOF's mandate would have expired at the end of June without the Security Council's approval.
Arab states, siding with Lebanon and Syria on the Shebaa issue, have been calling for Israel to withdraw because of the council's Resolution 1559, adopted in September, which called for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanese soil.
www.punjabkesari.com /frmNewsDetails.aspx?uid=6508   (332 words)

  
 Annan Wants Six-Month Renewal of Golan Force - Global Policy Forum - UN Security Council
The current mandate of the force is due to expire on November 30, while its new deployment would run until the end of May 2001.
UNDOF was set up on the Golan Heights in May 1974, seven years after Israel overran the territory during the 1967 six-day war.
One of the longest-standing UN peacekeeping operations, UNDOF comprises 1,053 troops, based along a strip of land running up to the border of southern Lebanon.
www.globalpolicy.org /security/issues/general/2000/golan.htm   (266 words)

  
 Security Council Extends Force Monitoring Israel-syria Disengagement Until 31 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution ...
The UNDOF was established following the October 1973 war in the Middle East.
Under the prevailing circumstances, he considers the continued presence of UNDOF in the area to be essential and, therefore, recommends its extension for a further six months until 30 November.
The UNDOF, which was established in May 1974 to supervise the ceasefire called for by the Security Council and the agreement on disengagement between Syrian and Israeli forces of 31 May 1974, has continued to be effective.
www.unis.unvienna.org /unis/pressrels/2002/sc7418.html   (522 words)

  
 Österreichs Bundesheer - TRUPPENDIENST International - Edition 1/2006 - Austrian Armed Forces in UNDOF
The head of UNDOF is the Force Commander (FC), at present Lieutenant General B. Sharma from Nepal.
UNDOF was launched under UN-Resolution 350 and was deployed to observe the troop disengagement.
Between A and B-Line, in the AOS, the two line-battalions are operating, in the northern part AUSBATT from the Mount Hermon massif to the region of Quneitra, and in the south POLBATT down to the Jordanian border.
www.bmlv.gv.at /truppendienst/international/artikel.php?id=29   (2234 words)

  
 UNDOF: United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
UNDOF was established in 1974 following the agreed disengagement of the Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights.
UNDOF continues to supervise the implementation of the agreement and maintain ceasefire.
Austrian Battalion soldiers raising UN flag on Pitulim Peak on Mt. Hermon following the withdrawal of Israeli Armed Forces.
www.un.org /Depts/dpko/missions/undof/index.html   (71 words)

  
 SYRIA, Landmine Monitor Report 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
One UNDOF vehicle was severely damaged by an item of UXO during the period 8 December 2004 to June 2005; there were no injuries to UNDOF personnel.
In 2004, UNDOF reported that in some of the Syrian-controlled areas, the minefields are not well marked or fenced, and civilian casualties occur on a regular basis.
UNDOF has deployed two demining teams in the AOS, composed of six UN peacekeepers each, to ensure the safety of “paths” used by UNDOF personnel.
www.icbl.org /lm/country/syria   (2545 words)

  
 DND/CF : Backgrounder : Operation GLADIUS - United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) was established in 1974 following the agreed disengagement of the Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights.
UNDOF continues to supervise the implementation of the agreement and cease-fire.
Canada’s contribution to UNDOF, which began in 1974, originally comprised 226 military personnel to supervise the cease-fire, and establish a buffer zone between the two countries.
www.forces.gc.ca /site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2031   (144 words)

  
 PIB Press Release
UNDOF is deployed in an Area of Separation created by UN between Israeli and Syrian forces.
The UNDOF is deployed in Golan Heights with its HQ at Camp Faouar with an office at Damascus.
The Indian contingent is led by Lt Col Ajay Singh of Poona Horse.
pib.nic.in /release/release.asp?relid=15021   (232 words)

  
 Operation DANACA comes to a close : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The CF contribution comprised the majority of the UNDOF 2nd Line Logistics Battalion providing general logistics support to the mission, as well as vehicle maintenance, military police and communications specialists for the force.
The decision to reduce Canada's commitment was made in light of the high demand for CF logistics and communications experts in other CF operations, and the relative stability in the Golan Heights.
UNDOF was created by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 350 in 1974, and modified in 1994 by Resolution 921.
press.arrivenet.com /business/article.php/770033.html   (909 words)

  
 The Avalon Project : Separation of Forces Agreement Between Israel and Syria; May 31, 1974
The number of the UNDOF shall be about 1,200, who will be selected by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in consultation with the parties from members of the United Nations who are not permanent members of the Security Council.
The UNDOF will be under the command of the United Nations, vested in the Security Council.
The UNDOF shall carry out inspections under the agreement, and report there on to the parties, on a regular basis, not less often that once every fifteen days, and, in addition, when requested by either party.
www.yale.edu /lawweb/avalon/mideast/pal04.htm   (788 words)

  
 Puosu's Base - Un-Golan
The logistics of FINCOY was mainly arranged from Sinai.
The operative area of UNDOF, AOS - Area of Separation - limits from Lebanon at north to Jordan at south.
The other units and HQ UNDOF are situated to other side of the frontier, which is closed during the night time.
www.saunalahti.fi /~tstrand/ungolan.htm   (1446 words)

  
 Security Council Extends UNDOF Mandate for Further Six Months; Adopts Resolution 1328 (2000) Unanimously
As it unanimously adopted resolution 1328 (2000), the Council requested the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of that period, a report on the development in the situation and the measures taken to implement its resolution 338 of 22 October 1973.
The Force supervised the area of separation by means of fixed positions and patrols to ensure that military forces of either party were excluded from it and also carried out fortnightly inspections of equipment and force levels in the areas of limitation.
In UNDOF’s area of operation, especially in the area of separation, minefields continued to pose a threat to UNDOF personnel and local inhabitants.
www.unis.unvienna.org /unis/pressrels/2000/sc1283.html   (766 words)

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