MFA Press Statement: Singapore's Accession To The Convention On The Safety Of United Nations And Associated Personnel

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1. Singapore has acceded to the Convention on the Safety of UN and Associated Personnel which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 9 December 1994. This Convention is intended to protect UN and associated personnel, their equipment and premises from being made the object of attack or any action that prevents them from discharging their mandate. The Convention applies to all UN personnel, both military and civilians, engaged in UN operations.

2. Singapore's instrument of accession to the Convention was deposited with the UN Secretary-General on 26 March 1996.

3. Singapore has participated in several UN peacekeeping operations, such as UNTAG (Namibia), UNAVEM II (Angola), UNTAC (Cambodia) and UNOMSA (South Africa). Singapore continues to maintain a contingent of six officers in UNIKOM (Iraq and Kuwait). As Singapore will continue to participate in UN peacekeeping operations, our support for the Convention is an essential step towards ensuring the safety of our police and military personnel involved in these operations.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS 27 MARCH 1996