U.N. Peacekeeping
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 09:10
No American official has been more outspoken on the need for a coherent international response to unfolding crisis in the Central African Republic than Ambassador Samantha Power. But soon, Ambassador Power could be in the unfortunate position of having to explain to other UN member states that the USA will not be able to support a desperately needed UN Peacekeeping mission to CAR.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 09:09
East African states are considering sending troops into South Sudan to help enforce a ceasefire deal between government forces and rebels, a regional bloc said, amid persistent accusations by both sides that the other is breaking the truce.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 08:58
Peacekeeping is the UN's flagship activity, and a crucial tool to assist countries emerging from conflict to establish long-term stability and set the stage for peacebuilding and development.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 07:53
South Africa’s contribution to peacekeeping in Africa and combating piracy off the east coast will cost R1.5bn in 2014-15.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 06:19
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon recommended Monday deploying nearly 12,000 peacekeepers in Central African Republic to re-establish order in a country that has erupted in chaos and sectarian killing.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 16:20
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has recommended deploying roughly 12,000 peacekeepers to the Central African Republic. This follows renewed calls from the nation's leadership to help avert a "humanitarian disaster."
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 16:18
Uganda will send about 400 extra troops to Somalia to protect U.N. personnel in the capital Mogadishu, officials said on Monday.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 16:12
The United Nations on Monday proposed a nearly 12,000-strong peacekeeping force for conflict-ravaged Central African Republic that would have a "robust mandate" and initially focus on protecting civilians.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 16:08
An U.N.-backed offensive by Democratic Republic of Congo troops has destroyed the bases of an Ugandan Islamist group in the country's east and should crush the rebels in the next few days, an army spokesman said on Monday.
Friday, February 28, 2014 - 05:20
The former Soviet Union has more often been the recipient of United Nations peacekeeping missions than contributors to them. But several of the countries in the region have been working, often with assistance from the United States, to get their militaries ready to participate in international peacekeeping.