On 11 June 1963, the Security Council approved the establishment of a United Nations Observation Mission in Yemen (UNYOM), for the purpose of “ensuring against any developments in that situation which might threaten the peace of the area”. At the request of the United Nations Secretary-General, the Government of Yugoslavia provided a small reconnaisance group of about 110 officers and men for UNYOM, and the Government of Canada made available an air unit of some 50 officers and men.
General view of a meeting, at Najran UNYOM camp, between Saudi Arabian army officers and UNYOM camp officers. [June-July 1963]