Overburdened, Underfunded, Overstretched Peacekeeping Operations
Synopsis:
UN Fourth Committee debate on peacekeeping operations
More than Helicopters, Boots on Ground — Protection of Civilians Needs Practical, Focused Operational Guidance, Proper Pre-Deployment Training
A shortage of critical equipment required to carry out United Nations mandates in many peacekeeping missions had created a "yawning gap" between expectations and performance in the flagship mission that delegates maintained was already overburdened, underfunded, and overstretched, the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) heard today, as it concluded its annual debate on peacekeeping.
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