International Peace Cooperation Assignment in Nepal
Nepal |
Capital:Kathmandu IMPLANTING PEACE IN WAR-TORN SOIL - Japan's Peacekeeping Activities in Nepal 
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Armed conflict between the Nepalese army and Maoist rebels had continued since 1996, but in November 2006 the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which included a termination of the conflict, was concluded. Subsequently, the United Nations Security Council in January 2007 decided to establish the UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), which has been assigned to monitor the management of arms and armed personnel, among other duties.
Military Observers
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At the request of the UN, Japan has sent four groups of 6-member teams of Self-Defense Force Personnel(24 personnel in total), beginning in March 2007, to serve as military observers of UNMIN. In addition to working at UNMIN headquarters, the Japanese personnel participate in a mixed team consisting of a number of personnel from various countries. These teams conduct monitoring of the management of arms and armed personnel at Maoist Cantonment Sites in seven locations in Nepal and at the Nepal Army's camp. |
 
Monitoring management of Maoist's arms (UN photo/UNMIN) |
Coordination and Liaison Personnel
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Four coordination and liaison personnel are currently assigned in Kathmandu, facilitating communications and coordination between the dispatched military Observers and the concerned agencies to ensure smooth and effective execution of their duties. |
Deployment of Japanese military observers
