Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Abyei for six months
Nov 16, 2017, at 09:47 am
New York, Nov 16(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Wednesday extended until 15 May 2018 the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei, a contested area on the Sudan-South Sudan border.
Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon
Aug 31, 2017, at 09:43 am
New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for one year.
World leaders recommit to modernize 120,000-strong UN peacekeeping force
Sep 29, 2015, at 02:59 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Leaders of more than 50 countries gathered for a summit on United Nations peacekeeping operations today to pledge new commitments and strengthen existing capabilities, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon saying "the demand for peacekeeping has never been greater."
Norwegian General to head UN peacekeeping force
May 13, 2014, at 05:17 pm
New York, May 13 (IBNS): Major General Kristin Lund, of Norway, has become the first woman ever to serve as Force Commander in a United Nations peacekeeping operation, it was announced on Monday.