Summary of AG-026 United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) (1993-1996) Title United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) (1993-1996) Active Dates 1964-1996 Administrative History UNAMIR was established by Security Council resolution 872 (1993) of 5 October 1993 to help implement the Arusha Peace Agreement signed by the Rwandese parties on 4 August 1993. UNAMIR's mandate was: - to assist in ensuring the security of the capital city of Kigali -monitor the ceasefire agreement, monitor the security situation leading up to elections, assist with mine clearance -assist in the coordination of humanitarian activities. After renewed fighting in April 1994, the mandate of UNAMIR was adjusted by Security Council resolution 912 (1994) of 21 April 1994, so that it could act as an intermediary between the warring Rwandese parties. UNAMIR's mandate was expanded by Security Council resolution 918 (1994) of 17 May 1994, to enable it to contribute to the security and protection of refugees and civilians at risk. Following the ceasefire and the installation of the new government, UNAMIR worked to promote national reconciliation and to stabilize Rwanda to encourage the return of the displaced population. By resolution 965 (1994) of 30 November 1994, UNAMIR was asked to contribute to the security in Rwanda of personnel of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and of human rights officers, and to assist in the establishment and training of a new, integrated, national police force. By resolution 997 (1995) of 9 June 1995, the Council decided to further adjust the mandate of UNAMIR so that it would help achieve national reconciliation; assist in facilitating the return of refugees, and, to that end, to support the Government of Rwanda in its ongoing efforts to promote a climate of confidence and trust. On 12 December 1995, the Security Council, by its resolution 1029 (1995), further adjusted UNAMIR's mandate to focus primarily on facilitating the safe and voluntary return of refugees, and, as an interim measure, contributing to the protection of ICTR. During the mission's mandate, two persons served as head of mission (HoM) and special representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG): Jacques-Roger Booh-Booh from November 1993 to June 1994, and Shaharyar M. Khan from July 1994 to March 1996. The force commanders were: Major-General Romeo A. Dallaire (October 1993 to August 1994), Major-General Guy Tousignant (August 1994 to December 1995), and Brigadier-General Shiva Kumar (Acting; December 1995 to March 1996). The mandate of UNAMIR officially came to an end on 8 March 1996. The withdrawal of the Mission was completed in April 1996. Scope and Content United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) Mission Structure UNAMIR Key: Page 1 of 140 Roman numerals (I, II, III…) = Series Uppercase letters (A, B, C…) = Box titles I. Office of the Executive Director (S-1120) A. Office of Political Affairs B. Special Assignments C. Office of Protocol D. Office of the Spokesman E. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance F. Office of Legal Affairs G. Radio Unit II. Office of the Force Commander (S-1062) A. Chief of Staff (COS) B. Chief Military Personnel Officer (CMPO) C. Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCOS Ops) D. Deputy Chief of Staff for Staff Support (DCOS Sp) E. Medical Branch F. Military Observer (MILOB) Group III. Division of Administration and Management (S-1061) A. Security Section B. Civilian Personnel Section C. Procurement Section D. Integrated Support Services Section (ISS) E. Management Information Systems Section F. Finance Section G. General Services Section (GSS) H. Regional Offices I. Board of Inquiry (BOI) Unit J. Medical Branch K. Office in Nairobi IV. Office of the Police Commissioner (S-1060) V. Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (S-1063) A. Special Assistant B. Personal Assistant C. Deputy Area Security Coordinator and CSO This mission structure was developed for the purpose of archival arrangement. Winthrop Group, 5 November 2009 Collection Inventory S-1060 Office of the Police Commissioner 1993-1996 Scope and Content S-1060 consists of records of the Office of the Police Commissioner, who was in charge of UNAMIR’s Civilian Police (CIVPOL) force. CIVPOL was responsible for performing monitoring activities in accordance with UNAMIR’s mandate. Included are situation reports (SITREP) sent from the CIVPOL Commissioner to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) as well as internal situation reports and meeting summaries. Also included are records documenting the following: the activities of the Civilian Police in Rwandan sectors (including administrative memoranda, reports of heads of CIVPOL divisions, incident reports and reports of criminal investigations); the assignment of officers to tours of duty; the deployment and repatriation of CIVPOL Observers; and communication with Force headquarters, Military Observers headquarters, local authorities, United Nations agencies and non- governmental organizations (NGOs) on police matters. S-1060 also includes records pertaining to the training of the United Nations Civilian Police. Page 2 of 140 S-1060 also documents UNAMIR’s involvement in the establishment and supervision of the L'Ecole de la Gendarmerie Nationale de Ruhengeri (EGENA) (the National Gendarmerie Training School in Ruhengeri) and the Rwandan Police Communale. Records documenting administrative activities of the schools include correspondence regarding the establishment of the schools and the acquisition of supplies, class schedules and lists of students and instructors. Also included are course materials on such topics as police authority, the conduct of criminal investigations, the use of weapons, intelligence gathering, traffic control, human rights and the treatment of prisoners. Course materials consist of outlines, notes, lecture titles and course descriptions. In addition, S-1060 documents the formation and history of EGENA and the Police Communale.