Some argued that the situation demanded a stronger UN presence than the proposed 500-strong unarmed force.

The initial UN presence was 2,548 military personnel, largely Belgian soldiers.

On the other hand, he said that the establishment of a UN presence in the area would be a long-term endeavor.

This incident led to a much more defensive U.S. and UN presence in Somalia.

Israeli officials reacted angrily to the suggestion, claiming that a UN presence in the territories would only serve to inflame the situation.

Military commanders say there is confusion; soldiers cannot do all this themselves and need a more robust UN presence.

On the fourth day of demonstrations against the UN presence, police fired tear gas into an IDP camp in the capital.

The Angolan Government must immediately authorise a substantial UN presence which can mediate and can report on human rights.

The UN presence is more necessary than ever to help observe the parties and stabilise the region, thus preventing the conflict from expanding.

Although political strife continued as the new nation coped with poverty the UN presence was much reduced.