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Unified Task Force (UNITAF) Transfers Operational Authority to Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Tue, 04 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

The Pakistan Battalion band playing during a ceremony marking the transfer of operational authority from UNITAF to UNOSOM II.

United Task Force Transfers Operational Authority to Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Tue, 04 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

At a ceremony held today in Mogadishu, operational authority was transferred from the Unified Task Force (UNITAF), which was spearheaded by the United States, to the Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II).

Soldiers from Tunisia (left), Pakistan (centre), and the United States (right) attending today's ceremony.

Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Tue, 04 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

A member of Pakistan’s battalion of UNOSOM II.

United Task Force Transfers Operational Authority to Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Tue, 04 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

At a ceremony held today in Mogadishu, operational authority was transferred from the United Task Force (UNITAF), which was spearheaded by the United States, to the Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II).

Lieutenant-General Civik Bir of Turkey (right), Force Commander of UNOSOM II, and Lieutenant-General Robert B. Johnston (left) of the US Marine Corps, Commander, Joint Task Force on Somalia, saluting during today’s ceremony. On the roof of the building behind them, the US flag is being lowered, so that the UN flag can be raised in its place.

United Task Force Transfers Operational Authority to Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Tue, 04 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

Lieutenant-General Civik Bir of Turkey (second from left), Force Commander of UNOSOM II, and Lieutenant-General Robert B. Johnston (third from left) of the US Marine Corps, Commander, Joint Task Force on Somalia, inspecting troops at a transition ceremony held today in Mogadishu. The ceremony marked the transfer of operational authority from the Unified Task Force (UNITAF) to UNOSOM II.

Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Sat, 01 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

A prison in Mogadishu. May 1993.

Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Sat, 01 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

A building damaged during Somalia’s civil war. [May 1993]

Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Sat, 01 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

A member of the Nigerian contingent of UNOSOM II surveying the city of Mogadishu from his post at Police Headquarters. May 1993.

United Task Force Transfers Operational Authority to Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Sat, 01 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

US Marines serving with the United Task Force (UNITAF) preparing to leave Somalia. Operational authority was transferred from UNITAF to UNOSOM II on 4 May 1993.

United Task Force Transfers Operational Authority to Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)

Sat, 01 May 1993 19:16:12 GMT

US Marines serving with the United Task Force (UNITAF) preparing to leave Somalia. Operational authority was transferred from UNITAF to UNOSOM II on 4 May 1993.