# peacekeeping
Latest news and articles about peacekeeping
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China’s 24th UNIFIL Contingent Runs ‘Tiger’ Evacuation Drill to Test Mass-Protection Capacity in Lebanon
China’s 24th UN peacekeeping contingent conducted a three‑hour ‘Tiger’ evacuation drill in Lebanon to test its capacity to receive and protect UN staff and local civilians during sudden outbreaks of violence. The exercise combined command‑and‑control, liaison with the embassy and local authorities, medical screening and protective sheltering, signalling Beijing’s growing operational role in UN peace operations.
China’s Helicopter Unit Completes First Systematic UN Induction in Abyei
China’s sixth UN peacekeeping helicopter rotation finished a nine-day induction in Abyei led by UNISFA instructors, marking the unit’s first comprehensive training. The exercise aims to professionalize the detachment, improve interoperability with UN forces, and advance Beijing’s role in peacekeeping operations.
A Decade of Duty: How a PLA Brigade Keeps a Fallen Peacekeeper's Memory Alive
Soldiers from a PLA brigade have visited the parents of Shen Liangliang — killed in a 2016 Mali peacekeeping attack and named a People’s Hero in 2019 — every year for ten years, delivering signed flags, albums and domestic comforts. The ritual illustrates how the Chinese military institutionalises care for martyrs’ families to sustain morale, manage risk from overseas deployments, and project a narrative of sacrifice and responsibility.
Beijing Reasserts Military Ties with Africa as a Pillar of Its Global Security Pitch
China’s Defence Ministry reiterated on 10 February that Beijing remains Africa’s most trustworthy security partner, framing military cooperation as a legacy of anti‑colonial solidarity and a pillar of contemporary partnership. The pledge signals deeper institutionalised defence ties — training, exercises, peacekeeping and counter‑terrorism — and underscores Beijing’s aim to be a prominent security provider in Africa alongside its economic engagement.
Chinese Peacekeeper Helicopter Unit Holds Live-Action Defense Drill in Volatile Abyei Camp
China's sixth helicopter peacekeeping detachment in Abyei conducted an unscripted, near-hour-long emergency defence drill after a base alert, testing responses to attacks on the camp and threats to flight operations. The exercise reflects worsening local security, the operational importance of helicopters to the UN mission, and Beijing's emphasis on force protection for its growing peacekeeping footprint in Africa.
UN Warns of Cash Collapse by July as Member Arrears Mount — U.S. Now Largest Debtor
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres warned the United Nations could run out of money by July unless member states pay assessed dues or the organisation changes its financing rules. Outstanding arrears have surged to about $1.56 billion, with the United States now the largest debtor after cutting payments following President Trump’s return to office in January 2025.