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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Indigenous vehicles inducted for use by Indian battalion deployed under UNIFIL
New Delhi, January 8: In a significant step towards promoting indigenous capabilities and strengthening operational efficiency, 62 Indian-manufactured vehicles are set to reach Lebanon for utilisation by the Indian contingent deployed in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), an official statement by Indian Army said.