Keywords: Peacekeeping


Trump praises Erdogan amid Turkey-Israel tensions

US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago. He credited Erdogan with playing a pivotal role in the downfall of Syria's former regime under Bashar al-Assad, declaring that the Turkish......

Europe pushes for greater leadership in Ukraine peace effort

European leaders are intensifying their diplomatic efforts to play a more decisive role in shaping the peace process for Ukraine. The Coalition of the Willing, formed earlier this year, has pledged to send forces to Ukraine once hostilities end, with the goal of establishing a peacekeeping presence to......

Macron warns Russia refuses ceasefire as revised Ukraine peace plan meets resistance

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared explicitly that Russia shows no willingness to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine at this time. Speaking after a high-level video conference with 30 coalition countries supporting Ukraine, Macron emphasized the need to maintain pressure on Moscow amid ongoing......

Morocco highlights peacekeeping legacy and commitment at New Delhi UN conclave

Morocco’s longstanding dedication to global peacekeeping and international stability took center stage in New Delhi on Tuesday during the first United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs’ Conclave (UNTCC). The event, organized by the Indian Army, brought together representatives from......

Morocco extends women, peace, and security action plan through 2026

Morocco has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s rights within the spheres of peace and security by extending its National Action Plan on the UN Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda until 2026. This move underlines the nation’s commitment to sustainable peace and gender equality. The......

Morocco co-chairs UN meeting on 20 years of ‘Responsibility to Protect’

At the United Nations in New York, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita co-chaired a ministerial meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P) principle, a doctrine aimed at preventing mass atrocities. The session was jointly organized with Luxembourg and......

Trump administration moves to cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid for 2025

The Trump administration has announced plans to cancel $4.9 billion (MAD 53.9 billion) in U.S. foreign aid for the fiscal year 2025, targeting funds already approved by Congress. This includes significant contributions to the United Nations and its specialized agencies. The White House Office of Management......

Unexploded ordnance threat: UN peacekeepers find 73 devices in southern Lebanon

In the last six months, the Western Sector Command of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported the discovery of 73 unexploded ordnance (UXOs) in southern Lebanon. These findings were promptly communicated to the Lebanese Army, which has since deployed specialized units to neutralize......

UN Honors Moroccan Peacekeeper Fallen in Service of Peace

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, paid tribute to a fallen peacekeeper from the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco during the annual ceremony honoring UN personnel who lost their lives in peacekeeping missions. The event was attended by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the......