What's the role of UN peacekeepers? | Inside Story

[@diazvirdani1059]

*DRC🇨🇩 in congo river have border disputes with Republic of Congo.* make border agreement & keep peace!

[@africanlastborn7776]

UN get out of Africa that's the only alternative, let the people of DRC look after their country and look for better partners.

[@T.image79]

UN GO HOME. STOP LOOTING AFRICAN RESOURCES.

[@remogatron1010]

Russia has done nothing to protect Mali. Islamic terrorists have captured Mali army bases, towns tanks, weapons and getting stronger by the day. Russia too busy protecting gold mines to exploit African resources. Africans still bending over white men and nothing much has changed.

[@dotsmassacre]

It's true about Eastern DRC we were in Butembo for five years basically monitoring an exclusion zone for M23 from Goma and basically out job was to watch their movements and if they made a move towards Goma from the area they had agreed to stay in, it was our job to intercept them. One of the primary issues that has always been faced by the UN and I say this having been in Somalia and Darfur and the Balkans and so on and so forth, as a part of various non-UN forces attached to peacekeeping operations, is limited mandate for intervention. I am not saying that the UN should have 'an army' per se but the issues that countries raise is not new, they are not wrong, but the UN maybe has less of a role in this capacity since its mandate truly only extends to protecting those directly affiliated with the UN, such as NGOs. My view has largely been and remains, countries have a right to deal with issues of disquiet in this manner, as they deem is fundamentally appropriate under the law, if that means courting forces that are adequately trained and equipped to do these jobs, again, under the law, there are few real solutions, other than. It is an incredibly violent world and people don't see that with their TV dinners and Seinfeld, or whatever.

[@Julia-Richter]

A combination is not possible?

[@dotsmassacre]

The issue than becomes, all too often what is the purpose of the UN in that role? The thing is, if you have a job and somebody is there to do the job people think you are supposed to be doing… are you doing that job or something else entirely that you’ve misrepresented the purpose and means of… and I grasp that, that is the entire subject of this program but I mean, the broad atmosphere of the UN mandate and peacekeeper purpose is baked into the idea that a peacekeeper has any mandate to intervene… so, I mean… maybe the question is not the right question(?)

[@Julia-Richter]

@@dotsmassacre Can't they just talk to each other and find out who can do what? The task is big enough, isn't it? Or are there other reasons why want the UN troups out? Besides it being the propaganda of the day and part if Russias and Chinas effort to destroy the UN, I mean.

[@sarjokujabi9730]

The answer is symple, looting.

[@pragueexpat5106]

Why waste money stationing peacekeepers in countries that doesn't even want them there?

[@28gire-jp1tw]

Because they don't "waste money" but make money.

[@ewilliams4697]

They are there to steal resources not protect anything.. stop pretending like you don't know this, they been in DRC since 2010

[@RandomNooby]

UN. : UNdertrained, UNderstaffed, UNderpaid, UNder monitored, and UNderappreciated...

[@mnevyes94]

Thank you for realising the truth

[@norman4588]

If the DRC is upset about the UN PEACE KEEPERS' involvement in protecting DRC citizens, what about the DRC soldiers and police, who should be at the forefront of protecting their citizens? It appears that the DRC government is pointing the finger at someone else, indicating that the government does not want to accept responsibility for their own failure.

[@Nacifra7]

It's far more complicated than your analysis... this area sparked Africa's first world war in modern times. It truly lost its sovereignty during leopolds era and is continuing to this day ... and the audacity for some people to ignore and deny history is astounding

[@norman4588]

@@Nacifra7 What has do to with United Nations Peace Keepers? The United Nations Peace Keepers wouldn't be in DRC if not requested by the Government.

[@edwardmagala2317]

@@norman4588 so heres a chatgpt response:....The United Nations Peacekeepers play a significant role in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the ongoing conflict and instability in the region. The reference to the history of the DRC losing its sovereignty during Leopold's era and the complexity of the situation in the region is relevant to understanding why UN Peacekeepers are involved. The UN Peacekeepers are deployed to the DRC to help maintain peace and stability in a region that has been plagued by conflict, violence, and political instability for decades. Their mission includes monitoring and enforcing ceasefires, protecting civilians, facilitating humanitarian assistance, and supporting the Congolese government in its efforts to restore order and stability. The historical context is important because it helps to explain some of the root causes of the conflict and why it has been so persistent. The legacy of colonialism, resource exploitation, ethnic tensions, and the involvement of various armed groups have all contributed to the complex and challenging situation in the DRC. So, in short, the reference to history and sovereignty is relevant to the discussion of UN Peacekeepers in the DRC because it provides context for why their presence is necessary and why the situation in the region is so complicated. @Kiwami says ...SO as you can see, although the BOTS current information on the ground is abit outdated and biased IT also gets it

[@ewilliams4697]

​@@norman4588keep quiet and stop speaking on stuff you know nothing about.. how can they be in that country since 2010 yet nothing has changed.. Not only that, but they have been accused of commiting theft and other crimes. They are useless and the people want them out.. Stop arrogantly speaking on Africa like you anything.

[@msaltalola]

Peacekeepers need the ability to be flexible while in the field. Being about to arrest/detain and unarm people who don't belong to either the police or the military should be part of their operational abilities. Also, the "don't fire until fired upon" should likewise be changed so that the troops have the ability to use force to prevent atrocities. Without having those tools to utilise in the field, the "bad guys" know that they can break the law right in front of the UN peace keepers & that there is nothing that they could do about it.

[@Cavebabyberserker]

Just get out

[@BakedJesus]

WE GOT YOU SURROUNDED! DRINK YOUR CORN SYRUP!

[@SeeLasSee]

The UN peacekeepers are highly restricted in what they can do. Often they are poorly paid and unmotivated troops. Countries supply them in lieu of UN payments.

[@africanlastborn7776]

UN troops has been hijacked and use for Europe and America political purposes.

[@woozyz2769]

You have to understand the true motives and agendas though. If NGOs can easily be paid off then who else can be paid off. UN soldiers literally raped more women then even the proclaimed "terrorists"

[@ewilliams4697]

They aren't highly restricted in stealing resources and committing crimes against the people.. stop your useless excuses, you know well and good they aren't there to protect anybody. They have been in DRC since 2010 yet nothing has changed. Africans are waking up to the true motives of you Europeans.. soon you will be out of our continent.

[@dotsmassacre]

The key issue is, like with everything, vetting and arbitrated limitations. You always have to view with some scepticism the intentions of a government that wants to in effect 'offshore' its military duties to any other group, in my view. And we've seen these things go horribly wrong. So, I mean, who is 'that' trustworthy? It's a tough nut to crack and I would also wage that very few are 'that' trustworthy.

[@Cavebabyberserker]

Definitely not the US

[@ImperialMJG]

They are to restricted to what they can do. And they are to few in the areas they are. Specially in Congo. AND it also have to do with the entire UN organization. More and more countries see the incompotence of the entire org. And specially African countries have this view.

[@Cavebabyberserker]

We don't need yall at all. Just get out

[@zahraabdul9879]

Kick them out this corrupt organization good for my Africa

[@PRINCEALECDOUGLASGaisie-r4m]

How can UN PEACE KEEPING WIN NOBLE PRIZE WITH UNSERETARY GENERAL AND AFTER WE ARE WITESSING SUCH

[@saahtommy2968]

Pull out?? Or ASKED OUT??

[@rugendorunene545]

Peace keeping is Useless.... I agree with the Congolese, however the alternative isn't a solution either!

[@XtremeLife]

UN suxxs!! 😂 Im surprised they haven't been asked to leave earlier

[@mensreus]

"they should be put out of their misery" best quote in the news story

[@theallranking8420]

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[@Pyrrhic537]

Congo needs Wagner but would they survive the jungle.

[@kylesmith8128]

Better to legitimize Rwandan de facto holdings and enlist their help stabilizing the rest. Wagner would not survive the Heart of Darkness.

[@remogatron1010]

Russia has done nothing to protect Mali. Islamic terrorists have captured Mali army bases, towns, tanks, weapons and getting stronger by the day. Russia too busy protecting gold mines to exploit African resources. Africans still bending over for white men and nothing much has changed.

[@maliandemocracy]

STOP GASLIGHTING AND LYING!!!!

[@ewilliams4697]

Keep quiet when the truth is being spoken UN is useless and the whole world knows... stay out of Africa!!!

[@diazcastro7331]

It's stupid idea telling un to leave . Learn from Mali . Mali has lost so far 8 bases and timbakutu city has been blocked by jihardists and they are losing coz Wagner is nolonger existant

[@6ix800]

Keep on dreaming 😂😂😂

[@diazcastro7331]

@@6ix800 keep on being stupid

[@28gire-jp1tw]

The arrogance of thinking you know better than the people in the country is the epitome of Stup!di+y

[@ewilliams4697]

If that was happening France and US are supplying the rebels.. they need africans to need them. We don't