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The article reports that three United Nations peacekeeping soldiers were killed and five others were seriously injured due to an explosion in Mali on September 24, 2017.

The article reports on the strategic move of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in stregnthening its peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.

The article reports on the significant overhaul faced by the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces amid the threat of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to cut funds for the UN. Topics include the impact of the possible changes on the lives of civilians and the organization's reputation, a statement from American ambassador to the UN Nikki R. Haley, and the reason for the move by the U.S. to cut funds for international organization.

This article reports on episodes of human rights violations and violence against civilians in South Sudan in late December 2013. Details are given describing the ongoing ethnic violence occurring between rival political groups in the country, highlighting cases where civilians are being deliberately singled out, imprisoned or murdered. Accounts are also given of the formal response by the United Nations to increase peacekeeping forces in the region.

The article reports that the U.S. Senators has criticized Ban Ki-moon, the secretary general of the United Nations (UN), during their hearing on April 13, 2016 and threatened to withhold funding due to his failure to address sexual abuse commtted by his peacekeepers.

The author discusses the allegation of sexual abuse of local people on the peacekeepers sent to international conflict zones by the United Nations (UN), and citing reports of the organization Human Rights Watch on sexual exploitation of women in Central African Republic by troops sent by UN.

The article reports that U.S. President George W. Bush plans to announce that the U.S. will impose strict economic sanctions against Sudan on May 29, 2007. The decision is due to the ongoing genocide of the Darfur region by janjaweed military. Bush wants United Nations peacekeeping forces to have access to the area and Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has refused.

This article discusses the aftermath of military battles between Israel and Lebanese Hizballah forces. Europe has pledged 6,900 troops to the United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, though officials have noted that the forces will not disarm Hizballah military forces. The article further examines the future of Lebanon after the cease-fire agreement with Israel.

Reports that United Nations peacekeeping forces are using tougher tactics to keep the peace in places such as Congo. Statement that failure to stave off mass killings in Rwanda, Bosnia and Somalia have led to more aggressive campaigns in Congo; Case in which rebels in Sierra Leone killed some peacekeepers and took others hostage.

The article reports that the United Nations (UN) forces have aided Congolese soldiers in their battle against rebels near Goma on August 24, 2013.

It was supposed to be a tank that swims, a new way for the Marines to storm hostile beaches. But as military budgets come under pressure, the 38-ton landing craft that turns into an assault vehicle seems destined to be the next bit of high-tech wizardry to bite the dust. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In coordinated raids across Asia, police investigators arrested more than 5,000 people and seized nearly $10 million in a monthlong operation to smash sophisticated soccer gambling dens that took bets via cellphones and Web sites. The police in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand worked with the international police organization, Interpol. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

NAIROBI, Kenya -- After a long and tense debate with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations has decided to withdraw 2,000 peacekeepers, far fewer than Congolese officials wanted, according to a draft resolution. Congo is still haunted by countless armed groups, and a new rebellion recently erupted in the middle of the country. But the Congolese government has been demanding that the United Nations reduce its 20,000-plus peacekeeping force because Congolese officials see the United Nations presence as a violation of their sovereignty. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Last year, according to people briefed on the case, a Florida businessman went undercover to play the part of a corrupt sales executive in a foreign bribery sting that led to nearly two dozen arrests and 16 indictments announced earlier this week. On Friday, the executive was accused by prosecutors of playing the same role in real life -- paying bribes from 2001 to 2006 to get contracts to supply helmets, armored vests, pepper spray and other protective gear to United Nations peacekeeping forces and a Dutch law enforcement agency. The accusations in the new case were made in documents filed by the Justice Department in Federal District Court in Washington. The defendant is Richard T. Bistrong, identified in the court record as a former vice president for international sales at a military and law enforcement equipment manufacturer in Jacksonville, Fla. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The United Nations Security Council took the unusual step on Wednesday of extending the mandate of the 20,000-member peacekeeping force in Congo only until May, instead of for a year. The shorter period is intended to focus attention on how best to reorganize the force to protect civilians in the eastern Congo, and to respond to President Joseph Kabila's request that the United Nations start developing an exit strategy for the peacekeeping force, the world's largest, which has been active since November 1999. The new resolution emphasized that peacekeepers should support Congolese Army operations only when there is a plan in place to protect civilians, and that the United Nations soldiers should intercede if Congolese troops abuse civilians. The Congolese Army went on the offensive this year against some rebel groups, and the United Nations provided logistical support. Human rights groups have said the military operations spurred the massacre of civilians. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Congolese government soldiers killed at least 50 Rwandan civilian refugees and raped dozens of women during United Nations-backed operations against rebels in April, according to a United Nations report led by the special investigator Philip Alston, left. The massacre happened when the soldiers, mainly former Congolese Tutsi rebels integrated into the army, attacked the village of Shalio during an offensive into South Kivu Province. The report is likely to intensify pressure on the United Nations peacekeeping force, which is already under fire for backing the army in operations against Rwandan rebels despite complaints about abuse by soldiers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

As the fighting in Darfur diminishes after years of conflict, senior United Nations officials say they are focused increasingly on the deteriorating situation in another part of Sudan: the south. The shift in alarm has been building for months, but was reinforced late Wednesday when Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, the departing commander of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force in Darfur, told reporters that the war in Darfur was essentially over. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Sudanese forces bombed the outskirts of a rebel-held town in southern Darfur on Monday, forcing 5,000 residents to take refuge around the compound of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force. Sudan had asked the peacekeepers to leave so that the government forces could retake the town, Muhajeria, but the peacekeepers remained. . [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

There is almost no international support for sending a peacekeeping force to Somalia as the United States has proposed, the United Nations secretary general said Wednesday. Over the past four months, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said, he has asked at least 50 nations and three international organizations to support the Security Council's request for a substantial multinational force to stabilize Somalia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A Ugandan police officer working for international peacekeeping forces in Sudan's Darfur region has been shot dead, according to the joint United Nations-African Union force. The Ugandan is the first international peacekeeper to be killed in Darfur since the joint force took over from the African Union at the beginning of the year, a spokesman said. Others have died of natural causes.The body of the peacekeeper, who had been shot several times, was found in his car on Wednesday evening in the North Darfur capital, El Fasher. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Militiamen in Sudanese Army uniforms ambushed a convoy of Nigerian peacekeepers in Darfur, robbing them of cash and weapons, United Nations officials said Friday. No one was wounded in the attack, which took place on Wednesday near Geneina, the capital of West Darfur State, but it was nonetheless a humiliating blow to the hybrid United Nations and African Union peacekeeping force, which is struggling to prove it can do better than the African force it replaced. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports that a United Nations military officer from Egypt, deployed in Darfur, Sudan, was killed by robbers at his residence in El Fasher, Sudan. The robbers took away some properties of the officer after killing him, said African Union spokesman Noureddine Mezni. The killing was condemned by acting head of the African Union mission in Sudan, Monique Mukaruliza.

The article presents information about the Darfur conflict in Sudan. The crisis may worsen if the combined United Nations and African force is not deployed immediately. This was disclosed by Jan Egeland, the under secretary general for humanitarian affairs of the United Nations. The government forces and government-backed militias are committing violence against civilians in Darfur. More than 200,000 people have been killed and 2.5 million displaced in Darfur.

The article focuses on the views of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice regarding the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). She urged UNIFIL to phalange and use force against any one who is disrupting their works in accordance with the powers granted to them by a resolution of the United Nations. However, the force had said that they had to take authorizations from the Lebanese army before setting checkpoints, searching or making detentions.

The article reports that world leaders are reviewing United Nations planning documents for a peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon to assess whether the stated goals are clear and achievable.

Reports on the protest against the United Nations (UN) in Congo for the failure of UN peacekeeping forces to prevent rebels from taking control of town of Bukavu. List of towns where similar demonstrations were held; Obstacles to the full integration of armed factions in the country.

Reports on the call of United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, on June 28, 2003, for an international peacekeeping force to halt the fighting in Liberia.

Reports on the skepticism of Sierra Leone rebel leader Jonathan Kposowa of the Revolutionary United Front on the peace treaty between the government and the rebels. Impact of the civil war in the country which started in 1991; Number of United Nations peacekeepers deployed in the country.

Deals with the suggestion of Liberia President Charles Taylor that the United Nations peacekeeping troops be allowed to move into rebel-held areas in Sierra Leone. Overview of the peace negotiations; Importance of the proposal to Sierra Leone; Skepticism about the suggestion.

Reports on recommendations of a panel of international experts for the United Nations (UN) to enlarge and professionalize its peacekeeping force. Influence that the UN Security Council exerted over peacekeeping force; Support of the United States for the recommendations.

Reports on the arrival of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping troops to guard the Israel-Lebanon border in August 2000. Several obstacles to troop movements; Cooperation from Hezbollah guerrillas; Increase in the number of UN troops.

Reports that United Nations peacekeeper, Leonard William Manning was shot dead in an encounter with pro-Jakarta military fighters on July 24, 2000.

Reports that a military offensive by United Nations armed forces has succeeded in clearing rebels of the Revolutionary United Front from a strategic road leading into Sierra Leone's capital. What the operation involved; Aim of the offensive; Details on the deployment of Sierra Leonean recruits that were to be trained by troops from the Royal Irish Regiment of Britain.

Reports that United States Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke has called for changes in the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations. Limitations of the UN peacekeeping forces; Military assistance given by the UN around the world; Views of UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on the military assistance given to Congo.

Reports that rebels in Sierra Leone had released several United Nations peacekeepers. Number of peacekeepers released by the rebels; Effort made by the United Nations to identify the number of people killed by the rebels.

Reports that United States Senator Judd Gregg has released his hold on State Department funds appropriated for United Nations peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, Serbia, Yugoslavia as of May 26, 2000. Amount of the funds; Reason for the release of the funds.

Deals with the announcement of the special envoy of the United Nations (UN) to the Middle East that Lebanon had indicated that it would accept a UN certification of withdrawal of Israel from southern Lebanon. Implications of the acceptance of Lebanon of the certification; Impact to Lebanon if it rejects its acceptance of the certification.

Focuses on the government battle against rebel forces in Sierra Leone on May 7, 2000. How the United Nations mistakenly announced that rebels of the Revolutionary United Front were advancing on the capital with human shields; Details of the battle in the town of Freetown; Effects that the events have had on efforts to secure the release of United Nations peacekeepers and civilians held hostage by the rebels.

Reports on conditions for United Nations (UN) peacekeepers in Congo, Sierra Leone, and Africa in general. Concern that violence against the peacekeepers will cause the UN to remove troops from the region; Doubt that warring parties are really interested in peace.

Reports that foreigners and officials with international relief groups left Sierra Leone on May 6, 2000 after lack of progress in obtaining the release of peacekeepers and civilians kidnapped during clashes with the rebel Revolutionary United Front (RUF). Remarks from Eldred Collins, spokesman for the RUF; Amount of incentive given by the United Nations to combatants.

Reports on the social conditions of Congo as of May 6, 2000. Information on the United Nations peacekeeping troops in the town of Kananga in Congo; Violence in Kananga; Overview of peacekeeping operations in Congo; Description of the health conditions of people in the town.

Editorial. Calls for improvement in the planning and execution of the peacekeeping missions of the United Nations so the mistakes in Sierra Leone will no longer be repeated. Disregard of the peace accord in Sierra Leone by the Revolutionary United Front; How the United States could help.

Deals with the number of United Nations (UN) peacekeepers held hostage by rebels in Sierra Leone as of May 4, 2000. Effort made by the UN to get the hostaged peacekeepers from the rebels; Status of the clashes between the peacekeepers and the rebels.

Reports that a United Nations (UN) envoy to Congo declared that a cease-fire has been on hold and that they plan to station international peacekeepers in the country. Details on the plans to create buffer zones in Congo; Remarks from UN envoy Kamel Morjane; Information on the peacekeeping operations of the UN.

Focuses on the role of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces in Sierra Leone. Impact of UN forces on the town of Daru; Disparity between terms of the Sierra Leone peace agreement and actual conditions as of April 2000; Rebel groups' resistance to and harassment of US peacekeepers, including that of the Revolutionary United Front and its leader, Foday Sankoh; Contribution of diamonds to the continuing conflict.

Reports on the challenge facing United Nations peacekeeping troops in Sierra from rebel groups that are resisting. Criticism on the Sierra Leone peace agreement; Impact of the harassment caused by rebel soldiers; Criticism on Sierra Leone leader, Foday Sankoh.

Reports that United Nations (UN) Secretary General Kofi Annan appointed an international panel that would study peacekeeping operations of the UN. Remarks from Annan; Failure of the UN to stop the killing of Muslims in Bosnia; Overview of the peacekeeping plans of the UN.

Announces the United Nations Security Council's approval of sending a peace monitoring mission to Congo. Why the deployment of the mission was delayed; Remarks from Richard C. Holbrooke, United States representative to the council; Responsibilities of the peacekeeping troops; Social conditions in the country.

Reports that the United Nations peacekeeping missions has begun assigning advocates of children to operations centers worldwide. Reason for assigning advocates of children; Roles of the child protection officers.

Reports on the conflicts that have ravaged Congo and the nine nations around it. Details of the various wars, which are fueled by ethnic conflicts; How the conflicts have stripped the resources of the region; Details of a plan by the United Nations to use troops to monitor a cease-fire signed in the summer of 1999; Criticisms of the UN plan by experts. INSET: Mission Would Be Area's First Since 60's.