Peacekeeping news

The United Nations paused on Friday to pay tribute to the more than 4,500 peacekeepers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past 78 years. The commemoration of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers came hours…

From a police station in Germany to the UN Mission in South Sudan, Stephanie Königs has been talking to UN News about her journey to becoming a peacekeeper – and the importance of trust and empathy in the field. The United…

A UN peacekeeper serving in Lebanon died early Thursday after mortar fire on his position near Marjayoun in the country’s southeast, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has announced. Two other peacekeepers also…

Cuts in international support threaten the work of the women and men bringing hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. In an opinion piece originally published in The Guardian , United Nations Under-Secretary…

Monday’s hastily convened meeting of the UN Security Council at the request of France in response to escalating violence in Lebanon between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants has underlined deepening international concern…

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers, marked every year on 29 May, is an opportunity to honour peacekeepers for their service and sacrifice. These women and men face real risks in the line of duty, and their safety and…

Peacekeepers are serving in a dangerous era of mounting global tensions and tight resources. UN chief António Guterres is now calling for greater political backing and reliable financial support for ‘blue helmets’ who put…

UN Secretary-General to honour fallen peacekeepers and bestow the Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage, Woman Police Officer and Military Gender Advocate of the Year Awards. The International Day of United…

With their new specialized personal protective equipment, Zambian women peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) are now able to…

Following the official declaration of the 17th Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo on 15 May 2026, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) has rapidly deployed its air assets to assist…

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that escalating drone activity and nearby explosions involving suspected Hezbollah drones and Israeli forces are endangering its personnel and threatening already…

On 30 April 2026, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for one year, extending its operations until 30 April 2027. The decision…