The UN system and member states urgently need to prioritize their duty of care to troops, police officers, and civilians.
Author: Namie Di Razza
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There are potential developments that could affect the nature of protection threats, mandates, actors, and approaches in the coming decade.
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Protection threats are expanding and aggravating in the time of the pandemic.
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As POC has become a new paradigm for UN peace operations, its implementation remains inconsistent.
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The massacre in Ogossagou has prompted condemnations from the UN and member states. There is now an opportunity to make innovative and bold suggestions to prioritize POC in MINUSMA’s mandate.
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The debate over increased consideration for “people” needs to go beyond the need for enhanced community engagement.
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The mandate of MINUSCA will be renewed in November, and the UN is currently reviewing options for the process. Three essential points will need to be addressed to better equip the mission to face the challenges of sectarian violence in the country.
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The departure of such a robust operation still leaves a gap that is difficult to fill for the remaining security actors.
