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Overseas Operations - UNMOGIP

United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan

Established in 1949, this long-standing observer mission operates on the India and Pakistan border. The mission's origins lie in a conflict between the two countries over the status of Jammu and Kashmir. Irish involvement consisted of two officers, both of whom served as the mission's Senior Military Observer.

Operation Details
Duration 28 September 1987 – 26 June 1992
Operation type UN led Peacekeeping Operations (Observer)
Commitment 2 cumulative missions

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