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‘The UN didn’t do anything wrong’: Peacekeepers in South Sudan respond to Covid-19 criticism

Africa David Mono Danga - 27 Apr 2020

The international organisation has been on the receiving end of bitter criticism since South Sudan’s first case of Covid-19 was confirmed to be a UN staffer

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UN: South African peacekeepers in DRC face paternity claims

Africa Agency - 21 Mar 2018

The latest allegations have surfaced a month after South African troops were accused of sexually exploiting women in North Kivu.

Report: UN peacekeeping arms losses could equip an army

Africa Staff Reporter - 13 Nov 2017

UN-backed peacekeepers have lost enough guns and ammunition in sub-Saharan Africa over the past two decades to arm an army, said Small Arms Survey

Morocco king rejects independence for Western Sahara

Africa Agence France Presse - 7 Nov 2017

A UN peacekeeping force has been in Western Sahara since 1991 with a mandate to organise a referendum on its independence or integration with Morocco.

UN names first victims’ rights official to combat sexual abuse by soldiers

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 24 Aug 2017

UN head Antonio Guterres has tapped Jane Connors to put victims first as she works to eliminate sexual exploitation committed by peacekeeping troops.

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Military women need to trouble gender relations and roles for peace’s sake

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Aug 2016

Research on the South African National Defence Force shows that women regard their contribution to peacekeeping operations far highler than men do.

More UN peacekeepers accused of sex crimes

Africa Staff Reporter - 6 Apr 2016

More UN troops in the DRC are accused of abusing those they were meant to protect - and face paternity claims from their alleged victims.

Peacekeepers probed for rape, killing

Africa Staff Reporter - 13 Aug 2015

Men sent to stabilise the Central African Republic are accused of sexual violation and civilian death.

CAR still ruled by violence

Africa Staff Reporter - 6 Feb 2014

While the political situation in the Central African Republic seems to stabilise after an interim president took over, violence is still rife.

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UN peacekeepers replace African troops ahead of Mali polls

Africa Serge Daniel - 1 Jul 2013

UN troops have taken over security duties from African soldiers in Mali just four weeks ahead of planned elections.

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UN peacekeepers to take over from African soldiers in Mali

Africa Serge Daniel - 29 Jun 2013

UN soldiers will take over from African troops in Mali after Ban Ki-moon highlighted the lack of training among the West African peacekeepers.

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New UN peacekeeping force for Mali expected to be voted in

Africa Edith M & Edith M Lederer Guest - 25 Apr 2013

The UN Security Council is expected to approve a peacekeeping force for Mali to help restore democracy and stabilise the northern half of the country.

3 069-strong UN brigade to intervene in DRC

Africa Staff Reporter - 13 Apr 2013

An intervention brigade designed to fight armed groups in the restive eastern DRC will be made up of 3 069 troops, the UN has confirmed.

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South Sudan: ‘Unknown rebels’ gun down 12 peacekeepers and UN staff

Africa Staff Reporter - 9 Apr 2013

Five Indian peacekeepers and at least seven UN civilian staff have been killed in an ambush in South Sudan, officials have said.

We are fine, say released SA peacekeepers

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Apr 2010

Happy to be home, the four South African police officers who were kidnapped in Sudan said their captors treated them like human beings.

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