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al-monitor.compolitics20 days ago
Morocco, Albania, and Greece to Join Gaza Stabilization Force
Three countries will contribute troops to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza during the second phase of a ceasefire agreement. The deployments are intended to support peacekeeping operations.
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dohanews.coworld24 days ago
Nigeria Marks 2026 UN Peacekeepers Day in Abuja
Officials honored fallen peacekeepers and highlighted Nigeria's contributions during the June 17 commemoration in the capital.
Al-Monitorpolitics41 days ago
UN Chief Proposes Shrinking Lebanon Peacekeeping Force to as Few as 1,915 Troops
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres outlined three replacement options for the 7,500-strong UNIFIL mission in a June 1 letter to the Security Council. The proposals range from 1,980 to 5,525 uniformed personnel and would support a strengthened political mission after the curr…
world42 days ago
UN Ends 48-Year Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon
The UN Security Council faces a December 31 deadline to replace the current Lebanon peacekeeping force. The UN chief outlined three staffing options ranging from 2,000 to 5,500 personnel to monitor the Blue Line.
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Euronewspolitics42 days ago
UN Secretary-General Proposes New Force to Replace UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon
UN Secretary-General António Guterres proposed a new peacekeeping force to replace UNIFIL and maintain the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. The plan targets southern Lebanon.
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theconversation.comworld45 days ago
UN Peacekeeping Operations Highlight Rule of Law and Infrastructure Work
Peacekeeping missions support police, courts, and infrastructure projects in several countries. Activities include training, construction, and radio broadcasts. The annual budget equals about 0.5 percent of global military spending.
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Defense Newsworld50 days ago
Peacekeeping personnel reach lowest level in 25 years
International peace operations personnel fell to 78,633 by the end of 2025. SIPRI attributes the 17 percent drop to funding shortfalls and policy shifts by major donors.
techcentral.co.zaworld61 days ago
East African Community Launches 14th Regional Security Exercise in Nairobi
Military, police and civilian personnel from all eight East African Community member states gathered in Nairobi on 13 May 2026 to launch the command post exercise themed Enhancing Regional Cooperation and Readiness for Peace, Security and Resilience.
upi.compolitics72 days agoUpdated
China Calls on UN Security Council to Reconsider Lebanon Peacekeeping Resolution
As China assumes the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for May, its ambassador called for re-examining the council's prior decision to terminate the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon by the end of 2026. The ambassador cited ongoing conflict and the absence of a genuine cease…
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