U.N. Peacekeeping
Friday, January 9, 2015 - 11:56
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Jen Psaki speaks on UN Electoral Observation Mission to Burundi.
Thursday, January 8, 2015 - 08:14
Washington should call for a United Nations arms embargo on South Sudan's warring parties, rights groups said in a letter published on Thursday, as analysts warned that fighting would flare up in the approaching dry season.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 - 08:18
The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was by far the most dangerous UN peacekeeping operation in 2014, when it became the main target for the Islamist militant groups operating in the north of the country.
Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 05:50
This is a risk, particularly for Africa, which is the main beneficiary of UN peacebuilding efforts. The continent must ensure that its voice and needs are heard. Peacebuilding is in a difficult position at the UN.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 06:27
Congo's president urged the United Nations on Monday to start withdrawing from the enormous country where a peacekeeping mission has been based for 15 years.
Friday, December 5, 2014 - 05:57
Sudan has imposed tighter controls on a massive, troubled U.N. peacekeeping force while trying to pressure it to leave the country, and it claims allegations of a mass rape in Darfur that have strained relations have been found to be not true.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 06:15
Sudanese president Omer al-Bashir said the African union United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has become a security burden and called on the peacekeepers to leave the country.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 06:55
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in an interview published Sunday that he would be prepared to send troops to a future Palestinian state to help stabilize it.
Monday, November 24, 2014 - 06:44
The joint U.N.-African Union peacekeeping force in Darfur said Sunday that the Sudanese government has asked it to prepare plans to exit the country, amid tension between Khartoum and the mission over an investigation into allegations of mass rape.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 05:46
China is keen on securing its investment in the region. China is changing its approach to Africa and expanding its security foot print; if only by deploying more peacekeepers to the region.