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Welcome to my second Suggestion, this time its the:
“SFOR”: Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina Inscription
Establishment and Mission:
The Stabilization Force (SFOR) was a NATO-led multinational peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) from December 1996 to December 2004. It was established following the Implementation Force (IFOR) and was authorized by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1088 to ensure the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, which ended the Bosnian War (1992–1995).
Key Responsibilities:
SFOR’s primary objectives included:
Ensuring compliance with the military aspects of the Dayton Peace Agreement
Providing a secure environment to prevent renewed hostilities
Overseeing the demilitarization and reduction of armed forces in Bosnia
Supporting international organizations such as the Office of the High Representative (OHR) and the United Nations in rebuilding Bosnia
Facilitating the return of refugees and supporting democratic development
Composition and Structure:
At its peak, SFOR consisted of approximately 32,000 troops from NATO and non-NATO countries. Over time, as the security situation improved, the troop levels were gradually reduced. By 2004, the force had been downsized to 7,000 troops.
Transition to EUFOR Althea:
In December 2004, NATO formally ended the SFOR mission and transferred responsibility to the European Union Force (EUFOR Althea) under Operation Althea. This transition marked a shift from direct military enforcement to a more monitoring and advisory role, focusing on long-term stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.