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United Task Force Transfers Operational Authority to Second United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II)
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.
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.
04 May 1993
Mogadishu, Somalia
Photo # 264553
