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Welcome to my 3rd Suggestion, this time for an
“IFOR”: (Implementation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina) Inscription
Establishment and Mission:
The Implementation Force (IFOR) was a NATO-led multinational peacekeeping force deployed in Bosnia and Herzegovina from December 1995 to December 1996. It was created under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1031 to oversee the military implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, which ended the Bosnian War (1992–1995). IFOR replaced the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), which had previously operated in the region with limited effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
IFOR’s primary tasks included:
Enforcing the ceasefire and separating the warring factions
Supervising the withdrawal of forces and demilitarization
Establishing secure conditions for political and humanitarian efforts
Ensuring freedom of movement for civilians and aid organizations
Supporting international agencies in the reconstruction of Bosnia
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Composition and Structure:
At its peak, IFOR consisted of 60,000 troops from NATO and partner countries, making it one of NATO’s largest-ever military operations. The force was divided into three multinational divisions:
North (Tuzla): Led by the United States
Southwest (Mostar): Led by France
Southeast (Banja Luka): Led by the United Kingdom
Transition to SFOR:
IFOR was designed as a one-year mission, and after successfully fulfilling its mandate, it was replaced by SFOR (Stabilization Force) in December 1996. While IFOR focused on military stabilization, SFOR’s role expanded to include long-term security and institution-building.
