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<p>In collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Department for International
Development, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office carries out regular assessments of
United Nations peacekeeping missions. These assessments enable us to make recommendations
for improvements and influences our negotiating position in the Security Council when
drafting or renewing peacekeeping mandates. Nine out of the current sixteen United
Nations peacekeeping missions are in Africa. All the missions in Africa face distinctive
challenges as a result of the changing nature of the conflicts they are facing, the
environment in which they operate or the capacity and capability of their personnel.
Peacekeepers are likely to face violence, insurgency, terrorism and the absence of
credible state authority. We welcome the announcement in June, by the United Nations
Secretary General, of a review of United Nations peacekeeping. The UK will make an
active contribution.</p>
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