Closure of UNMIS

UNMIS wound up its operations on 9 July 2011 with the completion of the interim period agreed on by the Government of Sudan and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), signed on 9 January 2005.

The mission ended its six years of mandated operations the same day South Sudan declared independence, following a CPA-provided referendum on 9 January 2011 that voted overwhelmingly in favour of secession.

In support of the new nation, the Security Council established a successor mission to UNMIS – the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) – on 9 July for an initial period of one year, with the intention to renew for further periods as required.

16 June - UNMIS congratulates the CPA partners for the formation of the new government

16 Jun 2010

16 June - UNMIS congratulates the CPA partners for the formation of the new government

The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) congratulates the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) partners for the formation of the new government, which shoulders the historic responsibility of implementing the CPA during the final year of the Interim Period.

UNMIS hopes that the new government of the Sudan will persevere in its resolve, for achieving a stable and durable peace, by conducting credible referenda in Southern Sudan and Abyei and realizing the popular consultations in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States. In this regard, UNMIS encourages the two partners to facilitate the timely establishment of the two referenda commissions of Southern Sudan and Abyei.

UNMIS reiterates its commitment to fully support the implementation of the CPA and its readiness to assist the parties during the coming crucial period for the people of Sudan.

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