U.N. Peacekeeping
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:43
Amid fears of intensifying religious violence, the European Union is expected to authorize a mission Monday that would send up to 1,000 troops to the Central African Republic, the bloc's first full-fledged military land operation in six years.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 12:16
U.S. Army Africa continues to support joint military operations in Central African Republic that began in mid-December. Additionally, USARAF just coordinated airlift to hundreds of French forces deployed in support of security assistance across Mali. Multiple nations joined together to ensure peace remains a reality for Mali residents.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 08:10
Amid fears that the conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) could descend into a genocide, a senior member of the Obama administration's foreign policy team says the time may come when the African-led peacekeeping mission has to be expanded to include more troops from outside the continent.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 08:07
Somali government forces backed by African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops thwarted an attack by al-Shabaab in Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region Tuesday night (January 14th), Somalia's RBC Radio reported.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 07:18
U.N. peacekeepers fired warning shots to deter fighters from a United Nations base in South Sudan after gunfire reached the compound, wounding dozens and killing at least one civilian seeking refuge there, a U.N. spokesman said on Wednesday.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 07:12
An unmanned aircraft used by U.N. peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo slipped off the runway on Wednesday near the eastern town of Goma, the head of the U.N. mission said.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 07:00
Ugandan troops are fighting alongside South Sudan government forces against rebels, President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 11:01
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo said Tuesday that 8,000 fighters affiliated with a variety of armed factions had surrendered since the M23 rebel group was routed in November.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 08:16
President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan cooperates with NATO on counter-terrorism, and the country is grateful to the organization for supporting the reforms of its armed forces, as they are being transformed to NATO standards.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 08:14
Secretary General said that continuing reform is also of importance to Azerbaijan, and NATO will continue to assist Azerbaijan: "I believe we can deepen our dialogue and cooperation, across the spectrum of our partnership".