As steps to wind down the mission begin, it is important to assess the impact of MONUSCO’s various activities.
Tag: peacekeeping
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As UNMISS now stands on the edge of another fragile peace process, it is worth briefly recalling the protection challenges it is facing.
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The disconnect between Security Council decisions on UN peacekeeping mandates and budgetary agreements by the Fifth Committee is often cited as one of the main obstacles to effective mandate implementation.
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Whatever the path forward, security and stability in Mali requires reparation of the social contract, which is a much more complex need than a peace operation or the UN system can achieve.
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Despite many challenges, MINUSCA has undoubtedly helped to protect civilians and extend state authority—two essential tasks of its current mandate.
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Despite the positive conclusions of statistical studies, not enough is known about how peace operations contribute to reducing violence and sustaining peace in specific cases.
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Peace operations, across the spectrum, should retain and re-confirm their investment in the principles, goals, and actions of protection and human rights.
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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.
