Moments later, the last of the civilians and evacuating UN personnel were on board.
Several UN diplomatic personnel also stayed to assist the newly independent state.
There were 19 fatalities to UN personnel in just over a year.
The UN personnel insisted on bringing their test equipment and video cameras.
There have been occasional reports of UN personnel becoming caught up in hostilities.
UN personnel were withdrawn on several occasions during sporadic flare-ups of violence.
But this entrance is for delegates and official UN personnel only.
It is also the home to a number of recreational facilities for UN personnel.
At least 5 people were killed in the riots, including 1 UN personnel.
UN personnel throughout the world perform heroic and often unheralded work.