UN
PEACEKEEPING FORCES - INTERNATIONAL
News:
UN observes the diamond
jubilee of UN peacekeeping
What's
in the news?
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The UN has sent more than two million
peacekeepers to help countries move away from conflict, with successes in
Liberia and Cambodia.
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A ceremony will honour 4,200 peacekeepers
who died since 1948.
United
Nations Peacekeeping:
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Since 1948, UN Peacekeepers have
undertaken 71 Field Missions.
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They are often referred to as Blue Berets or Blue Helmets because of
their light blue berets or helmets.
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The UN Peacekeeping Force won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1988.
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India is one of the largest
troop-contributing nations to the U.N. peacekeeping missions.
Principles:
The three basic
principles that guide U.N.’s Peacekeeping missions are:
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Consent of the parties
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Impartiality
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Non-use of force except in self-defence
and defence of the mandate.
Control:
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Every peacekeeping mission is authorized
by the UN Security Council.
Peacekeeping
forces:
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Member states contribute their manpower
for Peacekeeping forces on a voluntary
basis.
Funding:
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The financial resources of UN Peacekeeping
operations are the collective
responsibility of UN Member States.
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Every Member State is legally obligated to
pay their respective share for peacekeeping.
Responsibilities
of U.N. military personnel:
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Protecting civilians and other U.N.
personnel.
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Monitoring disputed borders.
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Observing peace processes in post-conflict
areas.
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Providing security in conflict zones.
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Providing security during elections.
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Assisting in-country military personnel
with training and support.
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Assisting ex-combatants in implementing
the peace agreements.