The European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) is an international civilian mission established by the European Union with the primary objective of monitoring the implementation of the EU-brokered ceasefire agreement between Georgia and Russia during and after the armed conflict in 2008. The EUMM operates within the frameworks of the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, and the UN's international law principles.
With its headquarters in Tbilisi, Georgia, the EUMM carries out its mandate by conducting regular patrols, monitoring, and reporting on the security situation and stability in Georgia's breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The mission strives to contribute to confidence-building measures and the prevention of hostilities between Georgia and Russia, as well as support the provision of humanitarian assistance, ensure respect for human rights, and foster the return of internally displaced persons.
Comprising around 200 international civilian staff, the EUMM maintains a neutral and impartial stance, facilitating communication and coordination between all relevant parties. It plays a crucial role in gathering information, providing analysis, and reporting on developments in the region, helping to formulate strategies and policies to maintain peace and security.
The EUMM strongly emphasizes the importance of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, and it continues to work towards the peaceful resolution of conflicts and the restoration of peace in the region. Through its presence and activities, the mission contributes to stability, confidence-building, and ultimately promotes the conditions necessary for a sustainable peace process.
