Guidance on the Use of Foreign Military Assets to Support Humanitarian Operations in the Context of the Current Crisis in North Africa

On 3 March 2011, OCHA disseminated 'Guidance on the use of Military Air / Sea Craft to Support the Evacuation of Third Country Nationals (TCN) in the Context of the Current Crisis in North Africa'. The requirement for TCN evacuation has now significantly diminished.

In view of UN Security Council Resolution 1973 of 17 March 2011 and subsequent military operations, the present document is issued to guide considerations in the provision of, request for, or use of military assets to support operations undertaken by humanitarian organisations.