Wednesday 30 September 2015

Obama draws pledges of 30,000 troops for UN peacekeeping

WAR REPORT
Obama draws pledges of 30,000 troops for UN peacekeeping
United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 28, 2015 - More than 50 countries pledged 30,000 troops for United Nations peacekeeping on Monday at a US summit called to shore up missions under strain from the rise in global crises. China scaled up its contribution, taking the lead in setting up an 8,000-strong standby police force while Colombia made a first-time offer of up to 5,000 troops. The pledges represent a major boost to UN peacekeep ... more


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