Peacekeepers

UN peacekeepers attacked in southern Lebanon

Unknown perpetrators attack group of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, vandalize their vehicles and steal official items.

Haley: US to cap peacekeeping contributions at 25%

Amb. Haley says UN peacekeeping important, but US will no longer provide more than 25% of the budget.

Fiji to recall some of its peacekeepers from Sinai

Fiji bringing home about 65 peacekeepers it has stationed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula due to security threats.

US admits it plans to withdraw Sinai peacekeepers

Number of US troops will be cut, with boots on the ground replaced by drones, Pentagon says.

Washington to Send 75 Extra Troops to Sinai

Washington reinforcing its military presence in the Sinai following a roadside bomb attack last week.

Six Peacekeepers Injured in Egypt Bombings

Four Americans among the six victims of an ISIS attack on US forces.

UN Peacekeepers Say They Saw Drones Before Syria Airstrike

UN peacekeepers serving in the Golan Heights saw drones flying before Sunday's Israeli airstrike on Syria, says the UN spokesman.

Filipino Peacekeepers Unlikely to Return to Golan

Philippine President dims hopes that UN peacekeepers can be deployed back to the region in the near future.

Kidnapped Fijian Peacekeepers to be Released Soon

Fiji says 45 UN peacekeepers taken hostage by Al-Qaeda-linked rebels in the Golan Heights will be released soon.

UN Security Council Demands Release of Abducted Peacekeepers

Unanimous UN declaration condemns abduction of UNDOF members by terrorists in 'strongest terms.'

Syrian Rebels Present Demands for Release of UN Peacekeepers

Al-Nusra Front presents three demands for the release of 43 Fijian peacekeepers kidnapped last week.

Ireland Calls for UN to Review Mandate for Golan Mission

Ireland’s Defense Minister says his country may not replace its forces in the Golan Heights given recent tensions.

Philippine Military Chief Confirms Peacekeepers Escaped Syria

Philippine military chief confirms that more than 70 peacekeepers have escaped from areas of Golan that came under attack by Syrian rebels.

Fiji Offers More Troops to Golan Heights UN Force

Fiji has offered more than 500 troops to the UN Golan Heights peacekeeping force, say diplomats.

Russia May Back UN Draft on Syria

Russia has hinted it will consider backing a US drafted demand for Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to honor an April 10 ceasefire date.

Syria: Fighting Continues as Ceasefire Looms

An advance team of UN peacekeepers are headed to Syria ahead of a planned ceasefire, but fighting has not abated.