DIGEST.

This article excerpts United Nations' documentation to present an update of existing peacekeeping missions around the world. The security situation in Darfur, Sudan, has deteriorated, threatening the fragile peace in the area. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, however, has met with greater success. There has been very few instances of violence since initial hostilities ceased in August of 2006. The 15,000 troops will remain in the border zone between Lebanon and Israel for the foreseeable future.