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- 1Lebanon seeks extension of UN peacekeeper mandate in south●# israel # lebanon # usa # eu : # hezbollah / # militaryinvasion / # dangerofescalation / # uno / # unifil „Fearing a se
The Lebanese government is pushing to extend the mandate of UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon before it expires on December 31, fearing a security vacuum if the troops withdraw. The issue touches on Israel, Hezbollah and the risk of renewed escalation, with the United States and European Union drawn into discussions over the future of the UN mission.
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The European Union, France and Italy are examining what role they could play in Lebanon once the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL winds down. Discussions focus on how to maintain stability along the Israeli-Lebanese border and continue support for the Lebanese armed forces after the mission's drawdown.
- 3UN Secretary-General Holds Talks with Mali's Foreign Minister▼Secretary-General Meets with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mali
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met with Mali's Minister for Foreign Affairs at UN headquarters, according to an official UN media statement. The meeting comes as Mali remains under international scrutiny over its political transition following recent coups and the withdrawal of UN peacekeeping forces. Details of the discussion were not immediately released, but such meetings typically cover the country's transitional timetable and cooperation with the world body.
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A Vietnamese military medical team has returned home after completing a deployment in South Sudan as part of the country's UN peacekeeping commitments. The homecoming is being widely covered and warmly received, with the doctors praised for their service treating patients and supporting healthcare in the conflict-affected region.
- 5UN Secretary-General Holds Talks with German Foreign Minister▼Secretary-General Meets Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany
UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with Germany's Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs at the United Nations. Details of the discussion were not immediately released, but such meetings typically cover the war in Ukraine, Middle East crises, Germany's contributions to UN peacekeeping and funding, and priorities for multilateral diplomacy. Officials on both sides are expected to brief on outcomes of the talks.
- 6Vietnamese peacekeepers return home from South Sudan▼Tearful reunions as Vietnamese peacekeepers return from South Sudan
Vietnamese peacekeepers deployed with the United Nations mission in South Sudan have arrived back in Vietnam, greeted by emotional, tearful reunions with family members. The personnel had served as part of Vietnam's contribution to UN peacekeeping operations, and the homecoming has drawn attention to the country's growing role in international peacekeeping missions.
- 7Chinese helicopters rotate Vietnamese peacemakers at Sudan border▼Chinese helicopter unit completes rotation of Vietnamese peacemakers at Sudan border
A Chinese helicopter unit has completed the rotation of Vietnamese peacekeepers serving at the Sudan border, transporting personnel as part of United Nations peacekeeping operations in the region. The operation highlights growing cooperation between Chinese and Vietnamese contingents deployed under the UN mission, with the helicopters providing logistical and transport support for the handover of troops.
- 8Vietnamese peacekeepers return home after year in South Sudan▼Vietnamese peacekeepers return home after a year in South Sudan
A unit of Vietnamese peacekeepers has arrived back in Vietnam after completing a one-year deployment with the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. The returning personnel served as part of Vietnam's growing contribution to international peacekeeping operations. Vietnamese state media reported the homecoming, highlighting the country's continued participation in UN missions abroad and the experience gained by its troops during the deployment.
- 9MONUSCO protects civilians fleeing violence in Ituri▼MONUSCO provides protection to civilians fleeing violence in Ituri
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MONUSCO, says it is providing protection to civilians fleeing violence in Ituri province. The eastern region has faced repeated attacks by armed groups, driving thousands from their homes. The mission's statement highlights its ongoing efforts to shelter displaced people and maintain a presence in affected areas.
- 10DR Congo Addresses UN Security Council on Peace Operations●DRC on Peace Operations - Security Council Media Stakeout | United Nations
The Democratic Republic of the Congo delivered remarks on peace operations during a media stakeout at the United Nations Security Council. The intervention comes as the Council continues to debate the future of UN peacekeeping mandates in the region, where conflict in eastern DRC remains a pressing security concern.
- 11Resetting UN Peace Operations for a New Era of Conflict▼Resetting United Nations Peace Operations: Adapting to a New Era of Conflict
Accord, a South African peace institute, has published a piece arguing that United Nations peace operations must be fundamentally reset to cope with modern conflict. The argument is that missions designed for inter-state wars are struggling with today's asymmetric wars, political fragmentation and shrinking international consensus for intervention.
- 12The Siege of Jadotville: Ireland's Forgotten Battle Returns to the Spotlight●150 Irish soldiers held off an army for six days. Their country forgot them for decades. # books # bookreview # SiegeAtJ
A book review is drawing attention to the 1961 Siege of Jadotville, where 150 Irish UN peacekeepers in the Congo held off a much larger force for six days without losing a man. The soldiers were long ignored at home, and renewed interest in books and accounts of the battle is prompting fresh discussion about why Ireland overlooked them for decades.