Institution
UN Observer Mission
An unarmed international force that monitors ceasefires and reports. It is proposed as an alternative to UNIFIL in southern Lebanon.
A UN observer mission is a mechanism typically deployed after conflicts to monitor the implementation of a ceasefire agreement. It consists of unarmed observers who report on violations. It is currently proposed as one option to succeed UNIFIL in southern Lebanon after its mandate ends on December 31. It differs from peacekeeping forces in size and mandate.
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