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peacekeeping operation

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Noun1.peacekeeping operation - the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)
peacekeeping, peacekeeping mission
military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force"
armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
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Deputy Chief of Mission Khalaf Abuthuhair UNITED NATIONS, Oct 29 (KUNA) -- Kuwait highlighted the "important and vital" role played by the UN and its Department of Peacekeeping Operations in the maintenance of border markers between the Gulf state and Iraq, in implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 833 of 1993.
Kuwait highlights "vital" UN role in maintenance of border markers ... by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Alain Le Roy, during a visit to New Delhi told reporters that the Indian government is studying a demand to provide helicopters to Darfur mission.
UN seeks Indian helicopters for Darfur operation by Sudan Tribune (Sudan)
UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations police adviser Andrew Hughes said Interpol's help is important because rebuilding efforts are often complicated by trans-national crime syndicates keen to exploit the situation.
Interpol to help UN in peacekeeping missions by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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