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      • Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
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    • Cyprus (UNFICYP)
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    • Afghanistan (UNAMA)
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    • Golan Heights (UNDOF)
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    • Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
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Cyprus (UNFICYP)

In 1964, the UN established UNFICYP to prevent fighting between the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot...

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Kosovo (UNMIK)
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In 1999, the UN launched UNMIK to help establish a Kosovar government, with legitimate authority and...

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Afghanistan (UNAMA)

UNAMA works to advance Afghanistan's political transition and stabilization process by facilitating democratic...

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Kashmir (UNMOGIP)

Although India and Pakistan agreed on the Line of Control established in 1972, the UN has maintained...

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Golan Heights (UNDOF)
  • Troops: 789
  • Police: 53
  • Civilian Personnel: 105

UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between Syria and Israel, supervise the disengagement...

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Iraq (UNAMI)

As UN-led political mission, UNAMI coordinates the activities of various UN programs and agencies in Iraq.

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Lebanon (UNIFIL)

UNIFIL was established in 1978 in response to violence on the border between Israel and Lebanon.

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Middle East (UNTSO)

UNTSO was created to mediate between Israel and its neighbors both during and after the 1948 Arab-Israeli...

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Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)

MONUSCO’s mandate includes the protection of civilians from violence, facilitating humanitarian access,...

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Darfur (UNAMID)

On July 31, 2007, UNAMID was established to address the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan. The mission...

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Mali (MINUSMA)

Established in 2013 to help stabilize Mali and assist the country’s return to constitutional order.

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Western Sahara (MINURSO)

MINURSO monitors the ceasefire between Morocco and the POLISARIO and works to reduce the threat of mines...

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Abyei (UNISFA)

UNISFA is a peacekeeping mission for the Abyei region on the border of Sudan and South Sudan.

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Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
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MINUSCA’s aim is to protect civilians, prevent violence, and support the country’s fragile transitional...

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South Sudan (UNMISS)

UNMISS was established to promote security and to help establish conditions for development in South Sudan.

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  • 120
    Over 120 countries contribute troops, police and civilian personnel to UN Peacekeeping.
  • 100K
    UN Peacekeeping currently has over 100,000 field personnel including military, police and civilians.
  • 13
    There are currently 13 active UN peacekeeping missions across 3 continents.
  • $7.3
    The UN Peacekeeping budget at $7.3 billion accounts for less than 0.5% of global military expenditures.

For More Information

Chandrima Das

Senior Director, Peacekeeping and Security Policy

(202) 862-8588

1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 462-4900

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