Keywords: Peacekeeping


United States calls Russian invasion strategic failure at UN

The United Nations Security Council convened for a public briefing on Ukraine amid reports of intensified violence across the country. United Nations officials described the current phase of the conflict as the deadliest in four years, following a wave of strikes that killed at least 30 civilians and......

UN and France praise Morocco’s role in peacekeeping diplomacy in Rabat

Rabat hosted the 2nd Ministerial Conference on peacekeeping in a Francophone environment, where Morocco’s role in international stabilization efforts received recognition from both France and the United Nations. The discussions highlighted the evolving challenges facing peace operations and the......

Morocco calls for more flexible UN peacekeeping mandates

At a meeting held in Rabat, Morocco urged a reassessment of United Nations peacekeeping mandates to ensure they reflect evolving conditions on the ground. The call was made by Nasser Bourita, who stressed that operations disconnected from current conflict dynamics risk freezing crises rather than contributing......

Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert appointed head of United Nations safety and security

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert as the new Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, placing her at the head of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). She succeeds Canadian official Gilles Michaud, whose leadership......

French soldier killed in Lebanon raises tensions in UN peacekeeping mission

A French soldier deployed in southern Lebanon as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission has been killed, according to an official statement by Emmanuel Macron. The incident has heightened concerns about security conditions in the region and the risks faced by international forces on the ground. The......

Kosovo agrees to deploy troops to Gaza in U.S.-led peace initiative

On Monday, Kosovo’s government confirmed its decision to send troops to Gaza as part of an international peacekeeping mission supported by the United States. This move comes following last year’s ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Several countries, including Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan,......

Central African Republic closes two UN mission bases amid improved security

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) announced the closure of two temporary operation bases in the central regions of Mbrès and Dékoa. The closures, which occurred on Sunday and Monday, are part of a reorganization......

Indonesia pledges 8,000 troops to Gaza peacekeeping mission

Indonesia has announced its readiness to contribute at least 8,000 troops to a proposed international peacekeeping force in Gaza, signaling one of the most significant military commitments by a Southeast Asian nation to Middle East stabilization efforts in recent years. Speaking at a meeting of the......

Morocco strengthens UN ties through peacekeeping dialogue

Under high royal instructions, the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces welcomed the United Nations Military Adviser in Rabat, emphasizing Morocco's proactive engagement in global peacekeeping and security initiatives. Discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation between Morocco......