United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria

United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria
AbbreviationUNSMIS
Formation21 April 2012
Head
Robert Mood
until date
Babacar Gaye
Parent organization
United Nations Security Council

The United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) was a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Syria, set up in 2012 as a result of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2043 in response to the Syrian Civil War.[1] It was commanded by Norwegian Major General Robert Mood[2] until 20 July 2012 followed by Lieutenant General Babacar Gaye from Senegal. Although observers remain in the country, Mood suspended their mission on June 16, 2012, citing "escalating violence".[3] Observers will conduct no further patrols and stay in their current positions until the suspension is lifted. On 20 July 2012, the Security Council extended UNSMIS for a final period of 30 days. According to resolution 2059, the Council would only consider more extensions in the event that the Secretary-General reports and the Security Council confirms the cessation of the use of heavy weapons and a reduction in the level of violence sufficient by all sides to allow UNSMIS to implement its mandate.[4]

  1. ^ "UNSMIS Background". United Nations. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
  2. ^ "UN leads global calls for action against non violence in Syria". The Times of India. 2012-05-27.
  3. ^ "UN suspends Syria peace mission". BBC News. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  4. ^ "UNSMIS Mandate – United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria". Un.org. Retrieved 2013-12-07.