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Two UN ‘blue helmets’ killed in attack in northern Mali

Two UN ‘blue helmets’ killed in attack in northern Mali

May 24, 2017, at 02:05 pm

New York, May 24(Just Earth News): Two peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were killed and another injured on Tuesday morning in an ambush in the northern Kidal region.

INTERVIEWS: Top UN peacekeeping, logistical officials discuss threats to 'blue helmets'

INTERVIEWS: Top UN peacekeeping, logistical officials discuss threats to 'blue helmets'

May 27, 2016, at 10:49 am

New York, May 27 (Just Earth News): In extreme circumstances like deliberate targeting by jihadists and traffickers to more complicated assignments, on Thursday's United Nations peacekeepers need courage, a high degree of professionalism and resilience, the head of the so-called 'blue helmets' on Thursday said.

UN honours blue helmets, seeks adaptive peacekeeping force

UN honours blue helmets, seeks adaptive peacekeeping force

May 30, 2014, at 05:47 pm

New York, May 30 (IBNS): Hailing the "long and proud" history of United Nations peacekeeping - with over one million "blue helmets" having served in more than 70 operations on four continents since 1948 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon led the Organization on Thursday in honouring those men and women who lost their lives in the past year, while looking to the future, envisioning a modern, global force that can effectively tackle emerging peace and security challenges.