HUNGARIAN ARMED FORCES MISSIONS IN
AFRICA AND THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE OFFICERS APPLYING FOR
PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS
15. 06. 2012.
MAJOR JÁNOS BESENYŐ (PhD)
MISSIONS IN AFRICA
1989-2012
EUFOR Libya
LIBYA – 2 persons
EUFOR CHAD
CHAD – 4 persons
MINURSO
WESTERN-SAHARA
83 persons
EU Support Operation to AMIS
SUDAN-DARUR – 2 persons
UNOMIL
LIBERIA – 1 person
EUNAVFOR
SOMALIA - 3 persons
EUFOR ARTEMIS
DR CONGO – 1 person
EUTM Somalia
UGANDA - 10 persons
EUSEC
DR CONGO – 8 persons
EUFOR RD CONGO
DR CONGO – 3 persons
UNOMUR
UDANDA-RWANDA
4 persons
UNAVEM-II, UNAVEM-III,
MONUA
ANGOLA– 88 persons
ONUMOZ
MOZAMBIQUE - 51 persons
Served in Africa: 260 persons
ANGOLA
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UNITED NATIONS ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION II
UNAVEM II (May 1991 - February 1995)
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Mandate:
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Enforcing that the terms of the peace treaty are honoured
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Supervising terms of ceasefire
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Overseeing the Angolan Police Force
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Observing elections and verifying its results
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Mediation between opposing parties
strength: 42 persons
ANGOLA
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UNITED NATIONS ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION III
UNAVEM III (February 1995 – 30 June 1997)
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Mandate:
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Ensuring observance of the Lusaka Agreement
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Supervising terms of ceasefire
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Assisting in the creation of government administration
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Reorganizing the armed forces of UNITA into a political party
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The disarmament of armed units and civilians – DDR programs
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Humanitarian Assistance
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Strength: 20 persons
ANGOLA
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UNITED NATIONS OBSERVER MISSION IN ANGOLA
MONUA (June 1997 – February 1999)
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Mandate:
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Monitor and verify the integration of UNITA elements into State structures
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Verify the neutrality of the Angolan National Police, and the incorporation of
UNITA personnel into the national police
Investigate allegations of offensive troop movements, the presence of any UNITA
armed elements and the existence of weapons caches
Monitor the dismantlement of checkpoints and UNITA command posts, and the
integration of UNITA soldiers into the Angola Armed Force
Support the demobilization of UNITA ex-combatants and their social
reintegration
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Monitor, verify the collection of weapons recovered from the civilian population
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strength: 26 persons
MOZAMBIQUE
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UNITED NATIONS OPERATION IN MOZAMBIQUE
ONUMOZ (December 1992 December 1994)
Mandate:
Enforcement and supervision of the ceasefire between the government and
RENAMO
Ensuring and overseeing the withdrawal of foreign military units
Disarmament of various armed groups and the collection of arms
Ensuring the smooth operation of the UN and other international organizations
Assisting the rebuilding of infrastructure
Participation in the electoral process
Coordination of humanitarian activities, overseeing the question of refugees
Strength: 51 persons
LIBERIA
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UNITED NATIONS OBSERVER MISSION IN LIBERIA
UNOMIL (September 1993 September 1997)
Mandate:
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Ensuring that the Cotonou Agreement is observed
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Supervision of ceasefire and support of ECOWAS
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Participation in the demilitarization and disarmament process
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Border security, suspending smuggling traffic
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Support of ECOMOG, fire arm disposal activities
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Assisting the work of the UN and other humanitarian organizations
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Organizing and overseeing national elections
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Colonel László Forgács Chief MILOB
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UGANDA-RWANDA
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UNITED NATIONS OBSERVER MISSION UGANDA-RWANDA
UNOMUR (June 1993 - September 1994)
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Mandate:
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Border control mission
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Observation of Hutu and Tutsi military units
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Suppression of arms dealing and smuggling
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Prevention of further hostilities
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Trust building activities
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Participation in the signing of the Arusha Agreement
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Strength: 4 persons
WESTERN - SAHARA
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United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
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MINURSO (from 1991- till today)
Mandate:
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Monitor the ceasefire and verify the reduction of Moroccan troops in the Territory
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Monitor the confinement of Moroccan and Frente POLISARIO troops to
designated locations
Take steps with the parties to ensure the release of all Western Saharan political
prisoners or detainees, and oversee the exchange of prisoners of war, and
implement the repatriation programme
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Identify and register qualified voters
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Organize and ensure a free and fair referendum and proclaim the results
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Strength: 83 persons
RD CONGO
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EU ARTEMIS operation in RD CONGO (from 12 June 2003 until 07
September 2003)
Mandate:
Take part in the peace enforcement action in Ituri (Bunia) according to
resolution No. 1484 of the UN Security Council and the Decision No.
2003/432/CFSP
Assisting the security and cooperation of the African Great Lakes countries
Stabilize Ituri province with a limited military operation, and secure Bunia
airfield
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Support of the Congolese government and MONUC
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Solve the Hema - Lendu conflict, security measures
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Humanitarian activities, defend the refugees of Bunia
Strength: 1 staff officer (Paris HQ)
SUDAN-DARFUR
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EU Support Operation to AMIS (from June 2004 until December
2007)
Mandate:
Support and operation of AMIS-II (taking African propriety rights
into consideration)
Professional training of African soldiers
Organizing of tactical/strategic transports
Support and consultation in logistics – advisory team
Assisting the Police Force
Participation in Humanitarian programs
Strength: 2 persons
RD CONGO
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EU Security Sector Reform Mission in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo ( from June 2005 November 2012)
Mandate:
Support of the Congolese government
Aiding the security and co-operation of countries of the African
Great-Lakes
Supporting the administrative and fiscal reform of the army –
transformation of the Defence Force
Co-operation with EUPOL RD CONGO
Humanitarian activities
Strength: 8 staff officers (Kinshasa and Bukavu)
RD CONGO
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EUFOR RD CONGO (from July 2006 November 2006)
Mandate:
Securing and overseeing the Congolese elections according to
resolution no. 1671 of the UN Security Council
Supporting the activities of MONUC
Supporting the Congolese and Gabonese government
Security maintaining activities
Humanitarian activities
Strength: 3 staff officers (Potsdam HQ)
CHAD
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EUFOR CHAD/RCA (from March 2008 to March 2009)
Mandate:
Maintaining regional security and collaboration with the UN bodies
and the governmental organizations of Chad, Republic of Central
Africa and the Sudan
Patrol sentries
Protection of the refugee camps and civilian population, ensuring the
safe return of refugees
Ensuring the safe arrival of humanitarian aid supplies
Personal protection of international civilian citizens
Strength: 4 staff officers (Paris HQ)
SOMALIA
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EU NAVFOR Atlanta/EU Naval Operation in the Somali
Republic (from December 2008- December 2011)
Mandate:
Support of EU defence and security politics
Opposition of pirate activity, securing of trade routes, protection
of “civilian” ships
Escorting WFP and other humanitarian convoys
Support of AMISOM activities
Supervising fisheries active in Somali waters
Strength: 3 NCO’s (Northwood HQ)
SOMALIA
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EU Training Mission Somalia (from April 2010 – till today)
Mandate:
Assisting the realization of the Djibouti Agreement
Support of Temporal Government and governmental organization
Support of Uganda, stabilizing the region
Assisting the activities of AMISOM
Training of Somali government armed forces in alliance with
resolution no. 1872 of the United Nations Security Council
Strength: 10 persons
LIBYA
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EUFOR LIBYA (from April 2011 to November 2011)
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Mandate:
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According to resolution No. 1970 and 1973 of the UN Security Council,
the EU will - if requested by the UN Office for the Coordination of
Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) - conduct a military operation in the
framework of the Common security and defence policy (CSDP) in order to
support humanitarian assistance in the region
contribute to the safe movement and evacuation of displaced persons
support, with specific capabilities, the humanitarian agencies in their
activities
Strength: 2 medical officers (Rome HQ)
REQUIREMENTS
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A minimum of 6 years in professional service
At least an FCE in English (Intermediate level involving writing,
reading and speaking)
Rank: captain or lieutenant-colonel
Experience in military observation missions
Age limit: 50 years
High level of IT skills
National and international military observation programs
Valid B category driving license and driving experience
Perfect physical and psychological health
CHALLANGES
MEDICAL
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Malaria
HIV/AIDS
Water- and food-borne illnesses
- Cholera, Hepatitis, Polio
Other tropical diseases
- Yellow fever, Hepatitis B, Schistosomiasis, Filiariasis, Rift
Valley fever, Sleeping sickness, Worm diseases, Fungal
infection, Viral meningitis, Snakes and other poisonous animals
Mental illnesses
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Question of Conditioning and Leave!!!
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TRAINING - EDUCATION
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Language training
- Arabic, French
- English (making useable)
- African (Swahili, Hausa, Zulu)
Processing and utilizing knowledge and experience gained in Africa
IT training
Mission-specific training
- Country Study, Operation Environment
- Cultural Knowledge, Human Terrain
TEACHERS - TRAINERS!!!
OTHER
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Benefits and employment allowance
Clothing
Communication technology and equipment
Family support system
SUGGESTIONS
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Language training courses ASAP
Country and conflict analysis with the involvement of those who
have already served in Africa, and the preparation of training
materials
Create a BOK (body of knowledge) with the participation of
governmental and non-governmental organizations, universities
and “civilian” researchers
Change and reorganize salary control module of the
peacekeeping service (increase the stipend)
Establish a proper and working Family Support System in the HDF
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU YOUR KIND ATTENTION!