United Nations Operation in the Congo

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Dates:
Active 1953
Active 1964

Biographical notes:

The United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC - the acronym comes from the French translation Organisation des Nations Unies au Congo) was established in 1960 to provide military assistance, to maintain order and protect Congolese unity, and to provide emergency and operational technical assistance. Headquarters of ONUC was located in the secessionist Katanga Province during the Civil War, which lasted from 1960 to 1965.

From the description of Records, [ca. 1953-1964], [1960-1964] (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155488160

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Subjects:

  • International relief

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Places:

  • Congo (Democratic Republic) (as recorded)
  • Shaba (Zaire) (as recorded)

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