peacekeepers

UNIFIL: Israeli grenades fell near peacekeepers in south Lebanon
October 3, 2025
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Friday that Israeli troops dropped grenades close to its personnel and Lebanese soldiers during a mission in a border village...
History suggests Ukraine needs heavily armed peacekeepers to have a chance of success
March 30, 2025
Peacekeepers have frequently failed to prevent wars, or have even become targets themselves.Peacekeeping forces tend to have more symbolic power than firepower.Ukraine's best chance is European mechanized brigades with...
Human rights expert accuses UN peacekeepers of violations in Central Africa Republic
February 28, 2025
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — United Nations peacekeeping forces and Russian mercenaries are carrying out human rights violations in the Central African Republic, an independent investigator says.Yao Agbetse,...
Israeli military says UN peacekeepers in Syria came under attack
December 7, 2024
Israel on Saturday said it is supporting United Nations peacekeepers in Syria after an attack by "armed individuals."The Israeli military said the UN position near the town of Hader,...
UN peacekeepers again accuse Israel of attacking posts in Lebanon
November 8, 2024
The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon on Friday accused the Israeli military of "deliberate and direct destruction" of its property.The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said two...