Rappler's latest stories on un peacekeepers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PH: Kidnapping peacekeepers unacceptable
The Philippines cites the kidnapping of peacekeepers and health issues like Ebola as top issues that must be reviewed in UN peacekeeping
UN sets up panel to rethink peacekeeping
The panel will assess the UN s 16 peace operations and look at the needs of the future from changing warfare to administrative arrangements of missions and the protection of civilians
Ramos-Horta to lead review of UN peacekeeping
The UN says the independent review of peace operations will include the issues that the Philippines raised after the controversial siege of its peacekeepers
POEA stops OFWs from returning to Ebola-hit countries
The suspension comes after the Department of Foreign Affairs announced its plan to raise alert level 3 over Guinea Liberia and Sierra Leone by mid November
RITM doctors on fear of Ebola: Call of duty comes first
About 400 health workers worldwide have so far contracted the Ebola and more than 230 have died But PH health workers say they won t focus on fear
Senate to probe PH's Ebola preparations
The Senate will look into how government agencies are synchronizing their efforts to keep the Philippines Ebola free
WHO: PH is systematic, meticulous about Ebola
RITM can accommodate up to 14 patients with Ebola in 7 negative pressure rooms 2 intensive care units and 3 wards
Will UN troops return to Syrian Golan?
The President of the UN Security Council says the return of UN peacekeepers to the Syrian side of the Golan is still uncertain after rebels overran their camps
Philippines to start training health workers for Ebola
UPDATED Weekly trainings will be given by experts in infectious diseases and Ebola
PH not sending health workers to Ebola zone
UPDATED Health spokesperson Lyndon Lee Suy says the country will for now focus on preparing against the virus
Strengthen PH defense vs Ebola first – doctors' group
The Philippine College of Physicians says the country must start preparing its health workers and health facilities for Ebola cases
Did the UN pay ransom for Fijian peacekeepers?
The UN reiterates it did not pay ransom for the release of Fijian peacekeepers after Israeli TV aired a report supposedly showing the transaction
PH military chief thanks UN commander for 'brave' remark
All s well that ends well says Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Gregorio Catapang Jr
Golan chief now calls PH peacekeepers ‘brave’
India s Lieutenant General Singha says The Filipino and Fijian peacekeepers bravely faced the situation and exhibited raw courage resilience and patience
UN hit by another deadly attack in Mali, vows to boost defenses
This is no longer in the context of maintaining peace says Herve Ladsous the UN s head of peacekeeping operations as he announces deployments of drones and armored vehicles
UN to Aquino: We 'improved' troop weapons
The UN responds to President Aquino s criticism but remains non committal on calls to review the supposed impossible or unclear mandate in the Golan Heights
Cowards? 'PH peacekeepers served with honor'
In the face of grave danger Filipino peacekeepers have bravely helped to safeguard world peace Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario tells the UN
