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The task of the 300 military observers was to monitor the [[demilitarized zone]] (DMZ) along the Iraq-Kuwait border and the [[Khawr 'Abd Allah]] waterway, deter border violations and report any hostile action. In February [[1993]], the mandate was extended to include physical action to prevent violations and the force was expanded to an intended three mechanized infantry battalions plus support.

The mandate of UNIKOM was completed on [[October 6]], [[2003]].

The force's headquarters is in [[Umm Qasr]], Iraq, within the DMZ. Current (March 2002) strength is 1,103 uniformed personnel. There have been 16 fatalities.

The force's headquarters were in [[Umm Qasr]], Iraq, within the DMZ. The maximum strength of the force was 1,187 on [[February 28]], [[1995]]. At the time of the withdrawal on [[September 30]], [[2003]] there were four military observers and 131 civilian staff. During the mission there were 18 fatalities.

Contributors are [[Argentina]], [[Austria]], [[Bangladesh]], [[People's Republic of China]], [[Denmark]], [[Fiji]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Ghana]], [[Greece]], [[Hungary]], [[India]], [[Indonesia]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], [[Italy]], [[Kenya]], [[Malaysia]], [[Nigeria]], [[Pakistan]], [[Poland]], [[Romania]], [[Russian Federation]], [[Senegal]], [[Singapore]], [[Sweden]], [[Thailand]], [[Turkey]], [[United Kingdom]], [[United States]], [[Uruguay]] and [[Venezuela]].