Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla heads to New York as India set to assume UNSC Presidency
India is a non-permanent member of the UNSC for a period of 2 years starting January 1, 2021, and will be chairing the body in August. India will also chair the body in December 2022.
Jul 13, 2021, 15:23 PM IST
Will keep Indian flag high: Commanding officer of next Indian contingent of UN peacekeepers in South Sudan
The commanding officer of the next Indian contingent to UN peacekeeping in South Sudan has said "will keep the Indian flag high".
Nov 14, 2020, 01:37 AM IST
Eight UN peacekeepers killed in attack in northern Mali
The identity of the attackers was not immediately clear UN peacekeeping and French forces are stationed in northern Mali to combat well-armed jihadist groups seen as the gravest threat to security across Africa`s Sahel region.
Jan 20, 2019, 19:35 PM IST
One third of United Nations workers say sexually harassed in past two years
The survey comes amid the wider "Me Too" movement around the world against sexual harassment and assault.
Jan 16, 2019, 11:44 AM IST
Confidential helpline for UN staff on sexual harassment
The UN has been in the spotlight for several years over allegations of sexual abuse by its peacekeepers, and there have been complaints by staff of sexual harassment.
Feb 28, 2018, 11:17 AM IST
Rebels kill 15 peacekeepers in Congo in worst attack on UN in recent history
Suspected Ugandan rebels killed at least 15 Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers and wounded 53 others in a raid on a base in Congo that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called the worst attack on the organisation in recent history.
Dec 09, 2017, 07:21 AM IST
Rwandan soldiers arrive in South Sudan ahead of thousands more extra UN troops
About 120 Rwandan peacekeepers have arrived in South Sudan, United Nations said on Tuesday, the first detachment of 4,000 extra troops approved by the U.N. last year to help protect the capital of Africa`s newest country.
Aug 08, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
At least 15 killed in fresh Central Africa clashes: Source
At least 15 people died in clashes between UN peacekeepers and former rebels in the centre of the chronically restive Central African Republic, a humanitarian source said on Sunday.
Jul 03, 2017, 09:21 AM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron due in Mali to back Sahel anti-jihad force
French President Emmanuel Macron is due in Mali on Sunday to consolidate Western backing for a regional anti-jihadist force, as France beefs up its counter-terror operations in the area.
Jun 30, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Three peacekeepers killed in northern Mali attack: UN
The attack is just the latest to target the 12,000-strong force in the west African nation. Guinean and Chadian soldiers make the majority of those at the Kidal camp.
'India showed commitment to multilateralism via peacekeeping'
India has provided almost 200,000 troops in nearly 50 of the 71 peacekeeping missions over the past six decades.
May 25, 2017, 11:41 AM IST
US threatens UN arms embargo on South Sudan
The United States on Wednesday threatened to push for a UN arms embargo on South Sudan if the government blocks the deployment of a new regional force and impedes the work of UN peacekeepers.
Sep 15, 2016, 03:39 AM IST
Powerless against genocide: Frustration of a UN peacekeeper
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Jul 11, 2016, 09:21 AM IST
Strong disciplinary action needed against sexual abuse: UN
The UN has said it is the responsibility of member states to ensure they impose the "strongest disciplinary and criminal sanctions" against any of their peacekeepers found guilty of sexual exploitation.
Apr 06, 2016, 22:33 PM IST
UN widens probe of fresh Central Africa sex abuse allegations
The United Nations on Wednesday said it has widened an investigation of allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by foreign peacekeepers in Central African Republic and notified authorities in France, Gabon and Burundi about the charges.
Mar 31, 2016, 11:17 AM IST
69 sexual abuse cases against UN peacekeepers; no Indians involved
The UN report for the first time has given nationalities of the peacekeepers involved in sexual exploitation cases.
Mar 06, 2016, 01:00 AM IST
New sex abuse claims against UN peacekeepers in Central Africa
UN peacekeepers are facing fresh allegations that they sexually abused four young girls in the Central African Republic.
Jan 06, 2016, 04:20 AM IST
Panel blasts UN over handling of Central Africa peacekeeper abuse
13 French soldiers, two from Equatorial Guinea and three Chadian troops were implicated in the alleged abuse of children between Dec 2013 and June 2014.
Dec 18, 2015, 10:49 AM IST
Three dead in rocket attack on UN base in north Mali
No group had yet claimed responsibility for the attack, which came eight days after a siege at the luxury Radisson Blu hotel in Mali's capital Bamako.
Nov 28, 2015, 14:46 PM IST
