U.N. Peacekeeping
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 10:43
French and African peacekeepers have seized weapons from militia in the capital of the Central African Republic, which has been gripped by sectarian strife.
Monday, February 17, 2014 - 14:42
“We are now at the stage of discussing this request; we will inform you when the decision is made,” he told journalists.
Monday, February 17, 2014 - 14:40
"Georgian servicemen are currently at a significantly higher training level and they can participate not only in NATO operations, but also in EU operations for example in the Central African Republic," the ambassador said.
Monday, February 17, 2014 - 14:26
But while Georgian officials have in the past emphasized that their EU military contributions would be "about providing (military) experts and advisers, not about sending combat personnel," the CAR mission could be dangerous.
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 10:20
This week a State Department spokesperson welcomed the renewal of a waiver permitting security assistance to Uzbekistan, while Georgia’s Defense Minister announced the U.S. intends to fund Georgia’s participation in the NATO Response Force. Below is a roundup of these stories and some of the other top articles and news highlights from around Central Eurasia over the last week:
Top stories from Central Asia and the South Caucasus:
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 09:42
This week, the U.S. government praised its growing security presence on the continent, while South Sudan and Central African Republic continued to experience fighting. Below is our round up of security developments on the continent:
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 07:52
The commissioner of Somalia’s peace keeping army, General Bashir Mohamed Jama’a alias Bashir Gobe has stated that the forces will be expanded and facilities provided to the army in the coming days.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 07:40
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Monday (February 10th) lauded the contributions of its women peacekeepers, saying they are regarded as role models by the local population.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 08:31
As time is passing countries with small military contingents but with active involvement in international operations become more tempered and specialized in various fields, such as medical support, logistics, airlift, special units and so on.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 07:31
Released detainees from the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) must be part of the national political dialogue in South Sudan, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country reiterated today as anti- and pro-Government representatives prepare to meet for a new round of peace talks.