Tag: peacekeepers

• Monday, January 27th 2025 - 08:34 UTC

  Uruguayan peacekeeper killed in DRC as rebels seize Goma

  

  Various UN peacekeeping troops were killed this weekend in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the rebel M23 made territorial gains. One Uruguayan was among the dead and another was reported stable, albeit in a critical condition. Three others were wounded. In addition to the Uruguayan casualty, the UN troops also confirmed the killing of two South African soldiers. At least 13 peacekeepers fell last week.

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• Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 - 10:04 UTC

  UN okays sending peacekeepers to Haiti

  

  The United Nations Security Council Monday acquiesced to the sending of an international force to help Haiti’s authorities get the country back on track amid mounting gang violence. Thirteen of the 15 council members voted for the mission. China and Russia abstained.

• Monday, April 10th 2023 - 10:12 UTC

  Golan Heights: Uruguayan peacekeepers near line of fire

  

  Uruguay's Army Sunday reported that its peacekeeping troops in the Golan Heights were in good shape after missile attacks were recorded Saturday in the area they are patrolling. However, the group's mission was temporarily suspended.