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.

18 Jan. - Statement to the UN Security Council by UNMIS SRSG, Haile Menkerios

20 Jan 2011

18 Jan. - Statement to the UN Security Council by UNMIS SRSG, Haile Menkerios

Mr President, Your Excellencies Members of the Council, Ladies and Gentlemen, Last week's peaceful conclusion of polling for the Southern Sudan referendum marked a historic milestone in the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. This is a testament of the commitment of two Parties to the agreement they signed six years ago, and an illustration of their strategic decision to uphold the CPA as they approach the final and decisive stages of its implementation.

Read the full statement