title: United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa
text: # United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa
  
  The United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA) was a United Nations peacekeeping mission to South Africa from 1992 to 1994. The mission was led by Angela King and was headquartered in Johannesburg, with a regional office in Durban.
  
  ## History
  
  ### Establishment
  
  The United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa was established on 17 August 1992 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 772. The first 13 observers arrived in South Africa on 13 September.
  
  On 14 January 1994, United Nations Security Council Resolution 894 expanded the role of the mission to include election monitoring.
  
  The mission ended on 27 June 1994.
  
  ## Budget
  
  From 1994 to 1995, the United States contributed US$6,336,200 to the mission.
  
  