UNPREDEP
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The United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) was established on 31 March 1995 in Security Council Resolution 983
to replace the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR)
in the Republic of Macedonia
. The mandate of UNPREDEP remained essentially the same: to monitor and report any developments in the border areas which could undermine confidence and stability in the country and threaten its territory. The operation was shut down on February 28, 1999, after its last extension in Resolution 1186
when China
vetoed
its renewal in 1999 following Macedonia's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan
.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 983
United Nations Security Council Resolution 983, adopted unanimously on March 31, 1995, after recalling Resolution 795 on Macedonia, the Council expressed concern about threats to the stability of the country and established the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force by renaming the United...
to replace the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR)
United Nations Protection Force
The United Nations Protection Force ', was the first United Nations peacekeeping force in Croatia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Yugoslav wars. It existed between the beginning of UN involvement in February 1992, and its restructuring into other forces in March 1995...
in the Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
. The mandate of UNPREDEP remained essentially the same: to monitor and report any developments in the border areas which could undermine confidence and stability in the country and threaten its territory. The operation was shut down on February 28, 1999, after its last extension in Resolution 1186
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1186
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1186, adopted unanimously on July 21, 1998, after recalling resolutions 1105 and 1110 , the Council extended and strengthened the mandate of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force in Macedonia until February 28, 1999.The resolution noted that the...
when China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
vetoed
United Nations Security Council veto power
The United Nations Security Council "power of veto" refers to the veto power wielded solely by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council , enabling them to prevent the adoption of any "substantive" draft Council resolution, regardless of the level of international support...
its renewal in 1999 following Macedonia's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
.