Peacekeeping News - Latest Updates & Headlines
SADC denies claims of joint military operations with Congo forces
Gaborone, April 15: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) dismissed claims that its regional force deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is conducting joint military operations with Congolese troops.
Indian Battalion celebrates Medal Day Parade in UNIFIL with grandeur and dignity
Naqoura, April 14: The Indian Battalion deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked a momentous occasion by hosting its Medal Day Parade, honouring the commitment and distinguished service of its peacekeepers in the region.
UN Security Council condemns attack on peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic
New York, March 31: The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the recent attack on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in the village of Tabani, located 24 kilometres west of Zemio in the Haut-Mbomou prefecture, which resulted in the death of a Kenyan peacekeeper.
African Union appeals for funding for peace efforts in Somalia
Mogadishu, March 26: The African Union Commission's newly-elected Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called on the international community to fund stabilisation efforts in Somalia.
India calls for consensus-based UN peacekeeping reforms
New York, March 25: India has called for consensus-driven reforms in UN peacekeeping, stressing the need for better funding, enhanced technology, and a greater role for troop-contributing countries, an official press release stated.
Pakistan continues to illegally occupy part of J&K, must vacate: India at UN
New Delhi, March 25: India on Tuesday said Pakistan continued to "illegally occupy" part of Jammu and Kashmir, and "must vacate" the territory while slamming the neighbouring country for its "repeated references" to J&K at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms.
UNSC reform imperative for political solutions to back peacekeeping to end conflicts: India
United Nations, March 25: India has said that a reform of the Security Council is essential for finding enduring peace in conflict situations because, ultimately, political solutions must support peacekeeping operations.
African diplomats, UN urge South Sudan to embrace dialogue to address security challenges
Juba, March 21: The African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have called on parties to the South Sudan conflict to embrace dialogue and mediation to resolve escalating security challenges.
Solution to this conflict has to come through diplomacy: Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war
New Delhi, March 19: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need for a diplomatic solution.
Senior IPS officer Manish Shankar Sharma passes away
Bhopal, March 17: Manish Shankar Sharma, a distinguished officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS) and Special Director General of Police (Indian Railways), passed away on Monday in a hospital in New Delhi.
Russia rejects possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine
Moscow, March 17: Russia has rejected the possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, suggesting unarmed observers or a civilian monitoring group sent there to oversee a potential peace deal.
Australian PM stands in support of Ukraine, says it is in 'national interest'
Canberra, March 15: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday reiterated strong and steadfast support for Ukraine, stating that the country will stand for Ukraine as long as it takes as it is in their national interest. Albanese joined a 'Coalition of Willing' virtual meeting hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from Europe, Canada, and New Zealand.
Indian Army to deploy Sherp ATVs for UN mission in South Sudan
New Delhi, March 13: The Indian Army is set to deploy indigenously developed Sherp All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for peacekeeping operations under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), significantly enhancing mobility in extreme terrain conditions.
Australia participates in Paris talks on Ukraine security assurances
Canberra, March 11: Air Vice Marshal Di Turton will be representing Australia at a meeting called by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris later on Tuesday to discuss support for Ukraine.
Indian Hospital in Congo celebrates Women's Day, highlights contributions of women in peacekeeping
Goma, March 9: The India Level III Hospital in MONUSCO, located in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with great enthusiasm under the leadership of Col Rajesh W Adhau, an official statement read.
India, Japan hold 7th Army-to-Army Staff talks, discusses defence cooperation, exercise Dharma Guardian
New Delhi, March 8: India and Japan held the 7th Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, focusing on the defense cooperation plan, exercise Dharma Guardian, military education and other important topics.
Indian Peacekeepers in Lebanon mark International Women's Day with Yoga session
El Fardis, March 7: The Indian Battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked International Women's Day by organizing a special Yoga session for women in El Fardis.
Australia 'open' to sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine: Albanese
Canberra, Mar 4: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday stated that his government is "open to consideration" of the country's involvement in any peacekeeping process in Ukraine.
Italian PM Meloni remains sceptical about sending European troops to Ukraine: reports
Rome, Mar 3: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni remains "extremely skeptical" about sending European troops to Ukraine and does not share the corresponding proposal of Great Britain and France, Italian media reported on Monday.
UNIFIL Commander urges Lebanon, Israel to refrain from escalation
Beirut, March 3: Newly appointed UNIFIL Sector West Commander Nicola Mandolesi on Monday called on Lebanon and Israel to refrain from actions that could jeopardise the fragile stability in the region.
EAM Jaishankar meets UN USG, reviews Indian contribution to UN peacekeeping
New Delhi, February 27: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under Secretary General for Peace Operations and spoke of India's commitment to UN's peacekeeping.
About one million people displaced in Congo's Goma since 2025: WFP
Kinshasa, Feb 25: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that about one million people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) seized by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels.
Conference for Women Peacekeepers from Global South kicks off in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 25: The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, themed "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective" is being organized from February 24-25, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi., according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Military experts focus on strengthening role of women in UN peacekeeping
New Delhi, Feb 24: Discussions on strengthening the role of women in UN peacekeeping began on Monday at a two-day conference here hosted by the Indian Army at the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK).
India reaffirms commitment to Women Peacekeepers at Global South Conference
New Delhi, February 24: In a powerful speech at the inaugural session of the Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday emphasised the nation's enduring commitment to the United Nations' peacekeeping efforts and its continuous support for women in peace and security roles.
First conference on women peacekeepers set to take place in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 23: The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers on the theme "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective" will take place in New Delhi from February 24-25, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday.
M23 rebels in DR Congo's North Kivu hinder UN peacekeeping operations: UN
United Nations, Feb 22: The head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said that Rwanda-supported M23 rebels in the eastern North Kivu province are hampering peacekeeping operations.
South Korean envoy pays tribute to General Thimayya at Indo-Korean Friendship Park
New Delhi, Feb 21: Lee Seong-ho, the Ambassador of South Korea in India, and other top diplomats on Friday visited the Indo-Korean Friendship Park in Delhi Cantonment, fondly recalling the contribution of Indian forces during the Korean War of 1950-53.
Nepali general injured in UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon back home
United Nations, Feb 18: The Nepali general who was wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon has returned home after he was released from hospital, according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
UAE condemns attack on UNIFIL convoy in Lebanon
Abu Dhabi, February 15: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack that set fire to a convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), near Beirut Airport, which led to the injury of a member of the international force.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets South Sudan counterpart, review defence cooperation
Bengaluru, February 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday met Defence Minister of South Sudan Lt Gen Chol Thon J Balok on the sidelines of AERO India 2025.
Cambodia sends 355 peacekeepers to South Sudan, Central African Republic, Lebanon
Phnom Penh, Feb 5: Cambodia on Wednesday dispatched new batches of 355 peacekeepers, including 86 women, to join United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations in South Sudan, the Central African Republic (CAR) and Lebanon, officials said.
Two Tanzanian peacekeepers killed, four injured in DR Congo
Dar Es Salaam, Feb 3: Two Tanzanian peacekeepers have been killed and four others injured in ongoing conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Tanzania People's Defense Forces (TPDF) said in a statement.
UN concerned about rebels advancing south in Congo
United Nations, Jan 31: The United Nations is "deeply concerned" by the M23 rebel group advancing towards South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a UN spokesman said.
UAE expresses concern over situation in Democratic Republic of Congo
Abu Dhabi, January 30: The UAE has expressed its deep concern over developments in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and called for enhancing peace and restoring stability.
Situation in DR Congo's Goma calmer, with sporadic shooting and looting reported: UN
United Nations, Jan 30: Situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) city of Goma is calmer but still tense, with some violence hampering humanitarian operations, a UN spokesman said.
Flights suspended after violent protests in DR Congo, AU urges M23 to lay down arms
Kinshasa, Jan 29: Uganda Airlines announced the suspension of its flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where several embassies were damaged, looted, and even set on fire amid mass demonstrations.
UN peacekeeping head thanks India, other troop contributors to deadly Congo operation
United Nations, Jan 28: Peacekeeping head Jean-Pierre Lacroix has thanked India and other countries contributing troops to the UN operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where three peacekeepers were killed last week.
'Every Day, There are Ceasefire Violations': Israel Mulls Steps as Lebanese Ceasefire Due to Expire
Jerusalem, January 23: As a Sunday deadline approaches for withdrawing Israeli military forces from Lebanon, experts and residents of the north told The Press Service of Israel that Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire leave them skeptical.
UN chief calls for halt of Israeli military operations in Lebanon
Beirut, Jan 17: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for a halt of Israeli military operations in Lebanon.