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4 days agoFirst troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti
A new UN-backed Gang Suppression Force has arrived in Haiti to combat escalating gang violence with a 12-month mandate.
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fromIrish Independent
7 months agoWorld news
Tanaiste welcomes extension to Irish Unifil troops in Lebanon as UN bows to US and Israeli pressure
UN Security Council extended UNIFIL in Lebanon to end-2026 with a year-long withdrawal transferring duties to Lebanese forces; Ireland called abrupt troop removal 'wholly irresponsible'.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months agoFrom grassroots to states, let women lead. Stability, hope and innovation will follow | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Sahle-Work Zewde
Empower and invest in female African leaders now to harness youth demographics and advance peace, education, health, and climate solutions across sub‑Saharan Africa.
fromIndependent
7 months ago'It's an insult to Billy and all the Irish soldiers who died' - retired sergeant's anger as UN to withdraw peacekeepers from Lebanon
Private Billy Kedian alerted his comrades and ensured they were sheltered from incoming fire, thus saving 11 lives, before he was killed by shrapnel from a missile
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7 months agoGermany debates sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine DW 08/23/2025
These questions have triggered much controversy in political circles in the German capital, Berlin. Politicians have been arguing especially about whether Germany might send soldiers for a possible peacekeeping force an international force would be deployed in the country itself to ensure that fighting does not resume. Many say Germany could hardly be absent from such a force, especially as Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists on Germany having a strong voice in international conflicts.
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fromIrish Independent
10 months agoIrish peacekeepers 'safe' after withdrawal from patrol in South Lebanon when they came under fire from Israeli army
I want to firstly send my best wishes to the Irish Defence Forces personnel affected in today's incident. While I am very pleased to report that all personnel are safe and well, the fact they came under fire while on patrol is deeply worrying.
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