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United Nations Temporary Executive Authority
The United Nations Temporary
Executive Authority in West New Guinea (UNTEA) (also known as
United Nations Security Force (UNSF)) was a United Nations
peacekeeping mission involving Canadians.
UN MandateAfter an Indonesian attack on West New Guinea, a mediation plan was set up to allow the United Nations to administer West New Guinea for eight months. The mandate ended with West New Guinea becoming a province of Indonesia. Canadian Military Involvement Two Otters aircraft from 116 (RCAF) Air Transport Unit with 12 RCAF personnel were used to support the operation. There was one other Canadian observer. Insignia
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