Cease Fire – 2003

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Cease Fire – 2003

2003

Full Implementation Full implementation

There were no reports of armed conflict, organized violence, or ceasefire violations in 2003.1

In April, Angolans nationally celebrated one year of peace.2

On 9 April, Professor Ibrahim A. Gambari, Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa, remarked on the extraordinary turn-around in Angola: “From the moment that cease-fire was declared in March 2002 till today, no single shot has been fired and no skirmishes have been reported in violations of the cease-fire. The process of disarmament of UNITA was completed and members of UNITA forces were integrated into the national army and police.”3

  1. “U.N. Taking Active Role in Rebuilding Angola as Ceasefire Holds,” State Department, April 10, 2003.
  2. “Angola Celebrates One Year of Peace,” Xinhua General News Service, April 4, 2003.
  3. “Angola: Rebuilding the Nation: National Reconciliation and Peace,” Africa News, April 9, 2003.