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Barangay peacekeepers kill soldier, 3 others in Basilan
A group of barangay peacekeepers attacked a soldier and CAFGU members in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, because of a 'personal grudge,' according to Joint Task Force Basilan
Body of United Nations peacekeeper found in DR Congo
The nationality of the peacekeeper was not given
Mali's re-elected Keita sworn in as peacekeeeper wounded
His re-election comes despite fierce criticism of failures to tackle jihadist violence and ethnic tensions that have rocked the poor Sahel state
UN receives 138 allegations of sexual misconduct
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has vowed to toughen the UN response to allegations of misbehavior by peacekeepers and UN personnel whose mission is to protect vulnerable civilians in conflict zones
Indonesian fighter arrested in Marawi
(UPDATED) Philippine police say the 22-year-old Indonesian fighter told them that his group was involved in a 2016 suicide attack that killed 8 people in Jakarta and was claimed by ISIS
3 UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attack
(UPDATED) 5 other soldiers are seriously wounded after their vehicle hit an explosive device
UN calls on South Sudan to stop impeding its peacekeepers
Egypt s envoy to the world body Amr Abdellatif Aboulatta says that UN Security Council members have also asked all parties to the conflict to put a halt to offensive operations
Under U.S. pressure, UN agrees deep cuts to peacekeeping
The United States the biggest financial contributor to UN peacekeeping had sought a nearly 1 billion cut to the bill and the European Union had also pushed for savings
Bodies of two UN experts found in DR Congo as violence spirals
The bodies of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan are found as the UN Security Council prepares for a vote on extending its peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
U.S. envoy eyes cuts to UN peacekeeping
During one on one meetings with Security Council ambassadors this week the new US envoy raised peacekeeping as a priority for cuts zeroing in on the UN s flagship enterprise
Indonesia akan kirim 850 pasukan perdamaian PBB ke Lebanon
Pemerintah berencana mengirim hingga 4 000 pasukan untuk berkontribusi dalam misi perdamaian PBB hingga tahun 2019
UN demands South Sudan cooperate on regional force
The UN Security Council urges South Sudan s government to take immediate steps to allow a new regional force to deploy in Juba as it weighs imposing an arms embargo
South Sudan leader agrees to extra UN peacekeepers
South Sudan s President Salva Kiir agrees to the deployment of a regional protection force to beef up the UN s large UN peacekeeping mission
UN launches probe of South Sudan violence
The United Nations launches a probe of a hotel attack in South Sudan in which soldiers raped women and assaulted aid workers while UN peacekeepers allegedly failed to act
5 UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attack
The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali condemns the attack as an odious act of terror
Probe opens into UN troops' alleged sex abuse in DR Congo
The United Nations and Tanzania open a joint enquiry into alleged sexual abuse by Tanzanian troops serving in the UN peace mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
UN, France vow zero impunity in C. Africa sex abuse scandal
We cannot – and I cannot – accept the slightest stain on the reputation of our armed forces or of France says French President Francois Hollande
UN mission in Central Africa hit by new sex allegations
The conjunction of soldiers war and poverty in Central African Republic has led to a horrendous number of sexual assaults
UN adopts measure to tackle sex abuse by peacekeepers
The measure allows UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon to bar a country from peacekeeping if it fails to take action against soldiers who face credible allegations
UN report: Peacekeepers from 21 nations accused of sexual abuse
Two UN missions account for the majority of claims: the MINUSCA force in the Central African Republic and MINUSCO in the Democratic Republic of Congo but there are also cases in Ivory Coast and Mali
6 UN peacekeepers among 9 troops killed in Mali attacks
The latest attacks highlight the vulnerability of Mali s sprawling arid north where UN troops and Malian soldiers are struggling in their fight against jihadists who seized vast swathes of territory in 2012
UN alarm at new child abuse claims by foreign troops in C. Africa
UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon fired the head of the 10 000 strong MINUSCA force last year over the mounting number of cases but the allegations have continued to surface
Burundi rejects African Union peacekeepers as 'invasion force'
The Burundi government so far dismissed proposals for any peacekeeping force on its territory
Three dead in rocket attack on UN base in north Mali
A senior Ansar Dine Defenders of the Faith figure Hamadou Ag Khallini says the attack was in response to the violation of our lands by the enemies of Islam
UN moves to prevent 'possible genocide' in Burundi
UN officials are drawing up plans including rushing UN peacekeepers from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Burundi or deploying a regional force under the African Union if the violence spirals out of control
Indonesia boosts UN peacekeeping troops after Obama plea
Indonesia is among 50 countries who pledged a total of 30 000 troops at a US summit called to shore up missions under strain from the rise in global crises
Cholera, climate change fuel Haiti's humanitarian crisis – UN
Haiti – the poorest country in the Americas – is already suffering from chronic instability and struggling to recover from a devastating 2010 earthquake
UN probes deadly shooting of peacekeepers in C. Africa
The Rwandan defense ministry points to terrorism as the possible motive for the rampage
Integrating a gender perspective in UN peace support operations
[CIRSS Commentaries] Integrating women in peace operations is not only to mainstream gender equality in operations but has a greater meaning in terms of safeguarding international peace and stability
Peacekeeping in a volatile environment
[CIRSS Commentaries] The Philippines in Golan Heights and beyond: Hostile environments make it difficult to guarantee the safety and respect for peacekeepers
Israel admits its fire killed Spanish UN peacekeeper in Lebanon
UPDATED Israeli security sources acknowledge that the death of a Spanish UN peacekeeper in Lebanon fighting in January was caused by Israeli fire
Hezbollah will pay 'full price' for deadly attack – Israel
Those behind today s attack will pay the full price Netanyahu s office quoted him as saying at a meeting with Israeli s top security brass Wednesday evening
Typhoon Hagupit, PAGASA on COA, HK protesters surrender | The wRap
Typhoon Hagupit is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility Thursday Weather authorities cry foul on reports alleging PAGASA is incapable of properly warning the country against storms 3 Occupy Hong Kong leaders surrender
First batch of PH peacekeepers completes Ebola quarantine
The military sets a belated Heroes Welcome for the peacekeepers on Thursday December 4
Is Ona on his way out?
UPDATED Health Secretary Enrique Ona expects to meet President Benigno Aquino III on the last day of his month long leave Whether he will be asked to stay on will depend on the President
DOH: 2nd Filipino peacekeeper negative for Ebola
The Philippine peacekeeper part of the contingent that arrived from Liberia on November 12 is suffering from hypertension
Another Filipino peacekeeper tested for Ebola
The peacekeeper who became dizzy and nauseous after a basketball game while in quarantine on Caballo Island is brought to a Manila based hospital
Last batch of PH peacekeepers from Liberia now home
The peacekeepers are undergoing a 3 week quarantine at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center
Garin open to visiting quarantined soldiers again
Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin says the clamor on her visit was an opportunity to clear some of the misconceptions on the deadly Ebola disease
Don't shake hands with Sotto and Ejercito
Preventing fear and panic is a vital part of handling any epidemic Fear causes people and governments to take counter productive measures
Q&A: UN deputy chief on Haiyan, ISIS and blue helmets
The UN s number two diplomat talks about the global implications of problems the Philippines faces like disaster risk reduction terrorism and peacekeeping
After kidnappings, UN to focus on peacekeepers’ safety
The UN s deputy secretary general tells Rappler the Philippines concern about the safety of peacekeepers will be a priority in the review of peace operations
UN peacekeepers facing 'complex challenges'
Rarely have the much vaunted blue helmets been under such strain prompting a push at the UN to rethink peacekeeping as the world struggles with a record number of crises
DOH to quarantine OFWs from Ebola-hit countries
Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin says the mandatory quarantine will protect OFWs from stigma and will assure Filipinos that DOH is bent on maintaining the country’s Ebola free status
PH peacekeeper will still complete Ebola quarantine – DOH
Despite testing negative for Ebola the malaria stricken UN peacekeeper is required to complete the 21 day quarantine on Caballo Island
PH peacekeeper negative for Ebola, positive for malaria
The Philippine peacekeeper part of the contingent that arrived from Liberia on November 12 will remain at the RITM for treatment for malaria
Filipino peacekeeper from Ebola-hit Liberia has fever – DOH
UPDATED The peacekeeper is now in a hospital as part of the department s routine protocol
Filipino peacekeepers from Ebola-hit Liberia arrive in PH
They will go through a 3 week quarantine on Caballo Island
24 Filipino cops in Liberia test negative for Ebola
They are joining the 108 Filipino troops coming home Wednesday evening November 12
UN: PH peacekeepers in Liberia test negative for Ebola
The Filipino peacekeepers are coming home on Tuesday November 11 and will be quarantined for 21 days in Caballo Island located at the mouth of Manila Bay
