Chad/CAR
15 March 2009
Transfer of authority occurs between the European operation in Chad and the CAR (EUFOR) and the UN Mission (MINURCAT) in accordance with resolution 1861. Troops from countries such as Albania, Austria, Croatia, Finland, France, Ireland, Poland and Russia were re-hatted, while troops from Togo and Ghana have arrived to take up duties. Malawi, Namibia, Nepal, Norway and Uruguay have committed to sending troops to MINURCAT. The military strength during handover was approximately 2,400. The Council issued a press statement (SC/9614) welcoming the transfer of authority.
14 January 2009
The Council adopted unanimously resolution 1861 extending the mandate of MINURCAT until 15 March 2010. The resolution also authorised the deployment of a 5,200 strong military component of MINURCAT to follow up EUFOR in both Chad and the CAR after its mandate expires on 15 March 2009.
12 December 2008
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINURCAT, Victor da Silva Angelo briefed the Council on the updated planning for the UN military force to replace EUFOR Chad/CAR upon its mandate expiry of 15 March (S/PV.6042).
