New York, MINA – The UN Security Council on Tuesday took a significant step toward safeguarding its peacekeepers, unanimously adopting a resolution aimed at ensuring that those who attack UN personnel are held accountable. The move comes as attacks against peacekeepers have claimed more than 1,000 lives since 1948, according to Anadolu Agency.
The resolution, jointly drafted by Pakistan and Denmark, was co-sponsored by over 100 UN member states and received backing from all 15 Council members. It condemns all acts of violence against peacekeepers and stresses that such attacks may constitute war crimes under international law.
Pakistan’s UN ambassador, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, made it clear that the Council must go beyond issuing statements. “Condolences are necessary, but they are not enough,” he said, adding that the resolution introduces practical measures such as annual reporting by the UN secretary-general on investigations and prosecutions related to violence against peacekeepers.
Denmark’s UN envoy, Christina Markus Lassen, welcomed the unanimous support, calling it a strong message to the more than 50,000 peacekeepers currently serving in missions worldwide. She highlighted the importance of cooperation between Denmark and Pakistan on peacekeeping issues within the Council.
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Adopted as UN Resolution 2823, the text also calls on host countries to investigate attacks and bring perpetrators to justice in line with national and international law. It underscores accountability as a key tool to deter future violence and improve the safety of UN missions.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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