Peace operations, across the spectrum, should retain and re-confirm their investment in the principles, goals, and actions of protection and human rights.
Tag: peacekeeping
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While the extension does not alter the mission’s transition deadline, it does buy the Security Council more time to grapple with the big political questions.
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Taking into consideration the spirit of the March Security Council resolution and an evaluation of the state of MONUSCO makes clear the need for a controlled and sound plan for the mission’s exit from the DRC.
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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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Bringing an end to “Christmas tree” mandates is only a good idea if this bureaucratic measure is complemented by the other political and material commitments in the A4P declarations.
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The UN has always faced a gap between its aspiration and performance. Yet, as Sir Brian observed, the UN is the only global design for the daunting task of managing both conflict and progress.
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The UN’s special political missions are paid for out of the UN’s regular budget, but paying for most peacekeeping missions involving police and military contingents is much more complicated.
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Today, Secretary-General António Guterres is convening a High-Level Event with over 101 heads of state and government, an extraordinary convergence of countries reaffirming their commitment to UN peacekeeping.
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The budget passed by the Fifth Committee and the peacekeeping reform proposals illuminate the conceptual issues at hand in peacekeeping.
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As UN peace operations increasingly take on counterterrorism and C/PVE roles, the risks of replicating the costly failures of the past are very real.
