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UNMIS was established on March 24, 2005, under the UN Security Council Resolution 1590. The UN police are to assist in restructuring the police service in Sudan, consistent with democratic policing, to develop a police training and evaluation program, and to assist in training civilian police. They will also investigate complaints of abuse of human rights, breaches of the law or abuse of power involving police and improper behaviour of police. The activities developed by UNMIS Police in the field in May 2005 have been very successful, with the total support and cooperation of the Sudanese authorities.
In order to enhance operational efficiency, the mission area has been divided into 3 Regions, 6 Sectors and 18 Team Sites. A total of 684 police advisors from 43 police contributory countries have been deployed. The police advisors are guided by two basic precepts:
- To respect sovereignty of Sudan
- To respect the laws, rules and local habits
UNIMIS Police mandate is focused on the following points:
- Seek information on the practices, procedures and policies of local law enforcement agencies;
- Assess the policing environment, practices & capacities of police in contact with communities they serve;
- Investigate complaints of abuse of human rights, breaches of the law or abuse of power involving police, and improper behaviour of police. However UNMIS Police will have no executive responsibilities;
- To report traditional institutions of criminal justice. This is meant to identify inherent strengths in the local institutions;
- Remain alert for signs of threats or potential public disturbance.
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