Dying for Peace? Fatality Trends for United Nations Peacekeeping Personnel.

While malicious acts by insurgents, rebels and tribes have attracted considerable attention in recent years; peacekeeping fatalities are most often caused by accident and illness. Yet despite this, malicious acts remain the major focus of journalistic reporting and academic study. This article places malicious acts into a broader context and highlights the more pressing threats posed by accident and illness. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]