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UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, UNIFIL, has called on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to refrain from further strikes and fully withdraw from Lebanese territory after Israeli strikes endangered peacekeepers and civilians overnight. The UNIFIL statement comes amid an ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza and continued violations of Security Council
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Annalena Baerbock, the new president of the United Nations General Assembly, has proposed deploying UN peacekeeping forces, known as Blue Helmets, to secure a potential future ceasefire in Ukraine. This move would require the support of a majority of UN member states and would largely depend on Moscow's
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The Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has emphasized the need to strengthen and modernize UN peacekeeping operations to address the root causes of disputes. Ahmad stressed that peacekeeping missions should have clear priorities, achievable tasks, and credible leadership to effectively sustain ceasefires, deter
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As the Mongolian Armed Forces mark their 15th consecutive year of deployment to South Sudan, a second contingent of troops from the 15th Battalion has departed for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The send-off ceremony, held at the 016th Unit of the Armed Forces of Mongolia, saw
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Members of the Bangladesh Navy Force Marine Unit (BANFMU-10), deployed in the UN peacekeeping mission in Juba and Malakal, South Sudan, have been awarded the UN Peacekeeping Medal for their outstanding contributions to peacekeeping operations. The Medal Parade, held in Juba, South Sudan, was attended by the Force Commander of
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On September 2, 2025, Ambassador Jiang Feng, Head of the Chinese Mission to the African Union, met with Ms. Onanga, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union and Director-General of the UN Office to the African Union. Ambassador Jiang emphasized the importance of strengthening global governance, citing
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine before a peace agreement has been signed would be considered "legitimate targets" by Moscow's forces. This statement comes as European leaders reaffirm their commitment to a potential peacekeeping force. Putin's comments
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, particularly while its invasion was still ongoing, would be considered "legitimate targets" by Moscow's forces. This warning came hours after the threat of foreign troops was deemed "unacceptable" by Moscow. Putin also
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The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has announced the appointment of Khassim Diagne of Senegal as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Diagne brings over 25 years of experience in international affairs and senior leadership within the United Nations system. He
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The Afghan earthquake has left more than 2,200 people dead, with over half a million affected, including 263,000 children, and at least 5,000 homes damaged. UN agencies have been working tirelessly to help the survivors, but the disaster has highlighted the region's vulnerability to natural
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Chinese peacekeepers proudly marched past Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The grand military parade demonstrated China's commitment to fulfilling international obligations and safeguarding
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has urged the international community to take immediate action in response to the targeting of United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon by Israeli drones. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday near the border town of Marwahin, marked the first direct targeting of UN peacekeepers since the
