UN Peacekeeping turns 75

May 02, 2023

"For 75 years, UN Peacekeeping has helped to end conflict, protect civilians, advance political solutions, and secure sustainable peace," said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN...

All Indian women platoon land in Abyei for UN peacekeeping mission

Jan 16, 2023

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said he is pleased to see the largest contingent of women peacekeepers from India arriving in Abyei where...

MEA Secretary Sanjay Verma discusses India's contribution with UN peacekeeping chief

Oct 06, 2022

New Delhi [India], October 6 : Secretary (West) Ministry of External Affairs, Sanjay Verma had a fruitful discussion with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations...

UN peacekeeping chief expresses concern over alleged Russian human rights abuses in Africa

Jun 29, 2021

New York [US], June 29 (ANI/Sputnik): UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean Pierre Lacroix said he was very concerned by the allegations of human...

Rights groups want UN to ban Bangladesh's RAB from peacekeeping

Jan 20, 2022

New York [US], January 21 : The UN Department of Peace Operations should ban Bangladesh's "notoriously abusive paramilitary" Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from UN...

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre promoted to senior adviser

Oct 08, 2024

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to senior adviser to the president, the administration announced Monday.