Tag: UN peacekeeping troops

Friday, February 7th 2025 - 08:46 UTC
Relief for Uruguayan troops in Congo arranged

Uruguayan troops stationed in Congo as part of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Monusco) are hoping to be relieved by Feb. 17, it was reported Thursday in Montevideo. Relatives of those still in Africa held telephone conversations with their loved ones on Thursday and confirmed the changeover date to local media.
Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:24 UTC
G7 members condemn Rwanda backed offensive in East Congo and attack on UN peacekeeping effort

Seven foreign ministers gave a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma, endangering civilians and attacking UN peace keeping forces. Uruguayan forces, which are part of the UN peace keeping efforts, have suffered several casualties.
Friday, August 16th 2024 - 09:50 UTC
Uruguay on mpox alert despite no cases reported yet

Uruguay's Public Health Ministry is permanently monitoring the possibility of a monkeypox outbreak in the South American country but so far no cases have been detected, Minister Karina Rando explained Thursday during a press conference in Montevideo.
Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 09:35 UTC
Uruguayan troops bound for Golan Heights

A Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) Hercules C-130 transport aircraft departed Wednesday carrying some 200 troops to be deployed in the Golan Heights, on the border between Israel and Syria, for a United Nations peacekeeping mission, it was reported in Montevideo.
Monday, October 9th 2023 - 09:03 UTC
Uruguayan troops in Middle East not affected by war

Uruguayan authorities reported Sunday that the South American country's peacekeeping troops in the Middle East were not affected by the Hamas attacks against Israel over the weekend. The Uruguayan Army troops deployed in Syria (UNDOF mission) and Egypt (MFO mission) are not involved and are in perfect condition, the Defense Ministry said in Montevideo.
Monday, April 17th 2023 - 22:51 UTC
More killings in eastern Congo; Uruguay might withdraw its member of UN peace keeping forces

Dozens of people were killed in attacks on villages in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a civil society organization said Saturday. Local sources blamed the attacks on the CODECO militants, saying they attacked at least three villages, around 60 kilometers from the provincial capital of Bunia.
Friday, August 5th 2022 - 08:13 UTC
US Congressional team meets with Paraguayan Defense Minister

Lawmakers from the United States met Thursday in Asunción with Paraguay's Defense Minister Bernardino Soto Estigarribia to discuss matters of mutual interest, one day ahead of their encounter with President Mario Abdo Benítez at the López Palace.
Monday, August 1st 2022 - 08:15 UTC
Two killed unprovokedly by UN peacekeepers in Congo

Congolese authorities have taken action Sunday after two people were killed by fire stemming from the United Nations peacekeeping forces stationed in the violence-torn African country, it was announced Sunday.
Monday, January 24th 2022 - 09:04 UTC
Argentine Defense Minister bids farewell to blue helmets off to Cyprus

Argentina's Defense Minister Jorge Taiana last week bid farewell to the national troops to be deployed in Cyprus as a part of the United Nations peacekeeping Mission.
Friday, December 3rd 2021 - 09:17 UTC
Uruguayan President to spend Christmas in Congo

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou has announced Thursday he would be spending Christmas in Congo, on an official visit to members of his country's Armed Forces stationed there on a United Nations peacekeeping mission.