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International Day of UN Peacekeepers: History and global missions

Every year on May 29, the world observes the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers to recognize the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of peacekeeping personnel serving in conflict zones around the globe.

29 May 2026-14:16
What is the latest incident involving a French soldier in UNIFIL?

A French soldier serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been killed during a patrol operation in southern Lebanon.

22 Apr 2026-22:22
South Sudan army orders evacuation of UN peacekeepers ahead of offensive operations

The South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) on Friday ordered the immediate evacuation of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force and all humanitarian agencies ahead of offensive operations against opposition forces in Akobo near the Ethiopian border.

06 Mar 2026-23:04
Israeli military enters southern Lebanon villages, says UN

04 Mar 2026-20:28
British Defence Secretary wants to send troops to Ukraine

British Defence Secretary John Healey said he wants to be the first defence minister to deploy British troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached.

22 Feb 2026-13:39
Indonesia to begin deploying Gaza peacekeeping force in April - report

16 Feb 2026-02:55
Why Azerbaijan refuses to be drawn into the Gaza conflict

Editor's note: Seymur Mammadov, a special commentator for News.Az, is the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

08 Jan 2026-09:27
Baku weighs Azerbaijan's participation in Gaza peacekeeping forces

26 Dec 2025-20:56
UN Security Council renews Abyei peacekeeping mission amid concerns

The UN Security Council on Friday renewed the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for another year, despite concerns from several member states over the resolution's new language.

15 Nov 2025-13:15
Azerbaijan rules out sending peacekeepers to Gaza without full ceasefire

Azerbaijan has no plans to send peacekeepers to Gaza unless hostilities between Israel and Hamas come to a complete halt, a government source told Reuters on Friday, News.Az reports.

08 Nov 2025-10:29

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