United Nations Transition Assistance Group - Mandate

Mandate

The UNTAG mandate under Resolution 435 was primarily to create an environment suitable for free and fair elections for a Constituent assembly to draft a Constitution for the nation. The entire mission was under the control of the Special Representative, Martti Ahtisaari. The military component was commanded by Lieutenant-General Dewan Prem Chand of India. UNTAG was based in Windhoek, Namibia's capital and largest city.

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