"PEACE-KEEPING OPERATIONS"

During a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix stressed that attacks against displaced person are unacceptable and called on the authorities to thoroughly investigate these grave incidents. UNITED NATIONS

During his visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock traveled to Kalemie in the south-eastern province of Tanganyka where he visited the Katanika displacement site and spoke with some of the over 13,000 people who live there. OCHA

The Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia,  Nandi-Ndailwah Netumbo said, “That when we are talking about women participation in peace and peace keeping operation, we want to stop conflict.”   UNIFEED-UNTV

Civilian Protection, Restrictions by Troop Contributors, Asymmetrical Attacks Top Operational Hurdles to Implementing Peacekeeping Mandates, Security Council Told 7464th Meeting (AM)

65th plenary meeting on assistance in mine action and other matters

65th plenary meeting on assistance in mine action and other matters

The head of United Nations peacekeeping operations said today (8 March) that the blue helmets seized in the Golan Heights two days ago were all safe but remained detained, adding that the world body is working to secure their release as quickly as possible. UNTV

Speaking to reporters today at Luanda's airport, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that oil-rich Angola must do more to provide military assets and assistance to the UN's peacekeeping missions throughout Africa and made a direct appeal for troops and air assets to Angola which is known to have one of the continents most powerful and well-trained armies. CH UNTV

The UN's largest peacekeeping operation, the African Union and United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) observes a moment of silence to honor the lives of their colleagues, friends and family who died during the earthquake in Haiti. UNAMID