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Reports on the exchange of fire between a group of gunmen and United Nations peacekeeping soldiers during the latter's mission in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Reports that the New York City-based Human Rights Watch has criticized in a report the North Atlantic Treaty Organization peacekeeping troops and United Nations police officers in Kosovo, Serbia for their conduct during interethnic riots in March 2004.

Reports that United Nations peacekeepers are ready to start disarming Burundi government and rebel troops and help end a decade of civil war. Ethnic conflict between the politically dominant Tutsi minority and Hutu rebels; War killed 300,000 people and paralyzed the economy; Armed groups that signed a cease-fire have been asked to assemble to start the demobilization process.

The article focuses on the signs of hope and effectiveness of partial truce agreed by the members of the United Nations (UN) in an aim to reduce the violence and civil war in Syria. Topics discussed include the deliveries of humanitarian aid for Syrians, the exclusion of militant groups Nusra Front and the Islamic State (ISIS) in the truce agreements, and the Russia's pressure against President Bashar al-Assad.

The article reports on the United Nations officials which have outlined a campaign of brutal killings and rapes carried out by South Sudan government forces and their allies after the South Sudanese opposition rejected a peace deal in the country's yearslong civil war.

The article reports that United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross has withdrawn their staff members from Al Hudaydah, Yemen due to concerns over an imminent attack by Houthi rebels led by the United Arab Emirates.

The article focuses on the report released on January 22, 2018 by retired Brazilian military officer Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz, which recommends the use of force by United Nations peacekeepers to deter and repeal attacks in response to high peackeeping fatalities in the organization.

The article reports the attack by the militant group ,Allied Democratic Forces, on the United Nations base in the North Kivu region in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killing many peacekeepers from Tanzania.

The article discusses the threats to the safety and health of residents at a United Nations (UN) refugee camp in Malakal, South Sudan which is home to a UN peacekeeping force, humanitarian organizations and desperate civilians. The camp is complete with schools, churches and markets, with members of at least three ethnic groups involved in the conflict have ended up in the compound. It notes that the camp has been targeted by militia fighters, despite being under the protection of the UN.

The article reports that the United Nations (U.N.) is shrinking its peacekeeping forces in the Darfur region of Sudan amid continued fighting in the area. Other topics include the suspension of a genocide case at the International Criminal Court against Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the relation of U.S. President Barack Obama to the conflict, and the relation of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power to the crisis.

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

The article discusses the role of the United Nations organization in the lead poisoning of Roma people during the war in Kosovo and the outbreak of cholera in Haiti and emphasizes on the human rights advisors' demand for an apology and compensation from the UN. Particular focus is given to the conditions of the people in Roma including the toxicity levels, failure in the relocation of residents, and the deaths due to the poisoning.

The article announces termination of peacekeeping mission at Haiti by the United Nations (UN) Security Council; and observation of UN's peacekeeping forces responsible for cholera outbreak in the region along with allegations of sexual abuse over soldiers.

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.

The article reports the French soldiers who were alleged to have made sexual abuse of children as a part of United Nations peace-keeping force in the Central Africa are not being charged as per the panel of French judges as the confidential report of charges are difficult to prove.

The article discusses the benefits provided by drone aircraft to the United Nations (UN) peacekeepers in their peacekeeping missions in Central African Republic, particularly in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Topics include the use of drones to get detailed information without being seen or heard compared to helicopters, the Italian aerospace company Selex, which supplies the UN with drones and private contractors to fly the drones, and UN force commander Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz.

The article discusses the implications of the Ukrainian government's lack of enforcement of claims that it would engage in antiterrorist operations against pro-Russian militant protesters in the country as of April 14, 2014. Topics addressed include Ukrainian president Oleksandr V. Turchynov's request for United Nations (U.N.) peacekeepers to intervene in Ukraine; concerns about the capabilities of Ukraine's armed forces; and protests in Donetsk and Slovyansk, Ukraine.

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 discusses the surrender of the M23 rebel group fighting the Congolese Army in the Democratic Republic of Congo as of November 5, 2013, highlighting the impact of international pressure on the rebels' decision. Topics addressed include the role of a more offensive strategy by United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces in the region, international pressure on Rwanda to stop aiding the rebels, and the Congo's political future.

The article reports on the efforts of the Congolese soldiers and the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations (UN) in driving the M23 rebels out of the town of Kibumba in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo on October 26, 2013. It is inferred that the war began after the failure of a peace deal between the military and the rebels on March 23, 2009. The authorization of an intervention brigade by the UN Security Council to protect the civilians in the region in March 2013 is highlighted.

The article discusses a report on the failure of the United Nations peacekeeping forces to stop the attack of South Sudanese troops on civilians and Western aid workers in 2016.

The article reports on the United Nations Security Council's approval of a resolution that allows the intergovernmental organization to strengthen its peacekeeping force in South Sudan.

The article claims that United Nations (UN) peacekeepers brought cholera to Haiti, with the UN refusing to acknowledge its responsibility and fighting legal efforts to secure compensation for victims.

The article reports on the militaries of several countries that provide soldiers and police to the United Nations peacekeeping operations which are among those most susceptible to corruption, according to a study released by anti-corruption monitoring organization Transparency International.

The article reports on the investigation being done by the United Nations (UN) on alleged sexual abuse of women and girls by UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic.

Several letters to the editors are presented in response to the March 2016 issues including "I Love the U.N., but It Is Failing," by Anthony Banbury, "Stern Rebuke for Senators," by Adam Liptak, and "Justice Dept. Tells State Courts to End Policies That Prey on the Poor."

The article reports that the government of Morocco set a deadline for the United Nations (UN) to evacuate members of its peacekeeping mission in the Western Sahara territory in response to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-noon's statements in describing the area as an occupied region.

The article reports that United Nations (UN) officials warned of the risks of sending Democratic Republic of Congo soldiers on a peacekeeping mission to Central African Republic because of their history of using rape on the battlefield.

The article informs that an independent panel of United Nations has concluded in a report that United Nations officials passed allegations of child sexual abuse by peacekeepers and failed to meet the organization's mission to protect the rights of the most vulnerable civilians.

The article discusses Haitian President Réné Préval's decision to deal with street gangs by unleashing 8,000 United Nations (UN) forces on them. Aims of the troops were described by Maj. Gen. Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz, the UN commander, and David Wimhurst, a UN spokesman. The efforts will determine the security of the country and the future of the government, given a disbanded army and corrupt police forces.

The article reports on challenges faced by the United Nation's Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil). One month after being sent to assist in peacekeeping, following the Security Council's resolution which brought to a close the war waged between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah forces, Unifil officials say they are limited by their current role of supporting the Lebanese Army. The perspective of local villagers who say they would resist Unifil efforts to disarm Hezbollah are presented.

This article reports on the transfer of security in Lebanon from the Israeli army to peacekeeping forces, which includes troops from France, Italy and ships from Germany. Preventing weapons from being delivered to Hezbollah from Syria and Iran will be one of the objectives of the United Nations force. Israel and Hezbollah may also participate in a prisoner exchange, which would include the two Israeli soldiers captured in July.

The article focuses on the reluctance of European nations to contribute sizeable forces to a peacekeeping force, under the control of the United Nations, in Lebanon. Member countries of the European Union met in Brussels to discuss how a peacekeeping force would be organized, according to the author. Diplomats from many EU countries, including France, have been critical of the United Nations mandate that calls for a peacekeeping force but stops short of providing "rules of engagement.

This article reports on a plan which will be presented to the United Nations by U.S. President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair to end hostilities between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Their plan calls for an international peacekeeping force to insert itself between the warring sides and allow the weakened Lebanese military to regain control of regions from the Hezbollah.

The article focuses on Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Despite attempts by the United Nations (UN) to stabilize the country and avert a civil war, there is still no cease-fire. Two Jordanian soldiers were shot to death in local clashes, the third fatal strike against UN personnel since December 2005. The violence has raised questions over what has gone wrong with Haiti's transition to democracy. The interim government has failed to bring elections to Haiti; the UN has failed to bring peace. Uncertainty remains whether a fair vote can take place in the corrupt and polarized political atmosphere.

Offers a look at a United States congressional report that claims the United Nations (UN) suffers from poor management, poor staff morale, lack of accountability and a lack of professional ethics. Statement that the report acknowledges the changes proposed by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and urges the U.S. to support them; Suggestion that the UN create a rapid reaction capability from its member states' armed forces to prevent genocide, mass killing and sustained major human rights violations; Leadership of the Task Force on the United Nations by politicians Newt Gingrich and George J. Mitchell.

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 on the announcement by U.S. President Barack Obama at a summit meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on September 28, 2015 that the U.S. would bolster its support for United Nations peacekeeping missions worldwide.

The article reports on the identity crisis experienced by the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations as conflicts rises in the Central African Republic, thereby slowing their responses to different atrocities.

The article reports on call of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Martin E. Dempsey urging the United Nations (UN) member states on July 28, 2015 to increase their commitments to its global peacekeeping forces, a warning of an unsustainable imbalance caused by too few contributors.

The article reports that United Nations (UN) has extended the deployment of its peacekeepers in Darfur region in Sudan to continue its protection service in the area, according to the unanimous vote decision of the Security Council.

The article discusses the changes recommended by an independent panel, appointed by United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, that reviewed the peacekeeping operations of the UN.

The article reports that the death of a Liberian woman, a peacekeeping staff member of the United Nations in Liberia, on September 29, 2014 has been associated to Ebola virus disease.

The article reports on the 700 troops to be sent by the Chinese government to join the peacekeeping mission of the United Nations in South Sudan where the conflict between the government forces and the rebels threatens the oil investments of Beijing.

The article offers world news briefs as of September 3, 2014 including a million of people displaced due to fighting in Ukraine, the appointment of Rafael Ramírez as foreign minister in Venezuela, and at least four United Nations (UN) peacekeepers died from land mine in Mali.

The article reports that the Syrian branch of the terrorist organization Al Qaeda has admitted that it has captured 45 United Nations peacekeepers in Syria.

The article reports on the second black box found by the United Nations peacekeeping officers at the Air Algérie jet plane that crashed and disintegrated in the remote area of northern Mali.