Since its start in 1948 UN peacekeeping has had the sole purpose of helping in humanitarian crisis internationally. The protection of citizens in war torn countries and the deliverance of humanitarian aid is of the upmost importance in both first and second generation peacekeeping. Yet if these missions are inefficiently equipped, financed and manned the mission is doomed to failure. For UN peacekeeping missions to be successful it is imperative they are routinely staffed, deployed and equipped in order to successful fulfill their mandate. Additionally, all UN peacekeeping missions should be created under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter in order to allow for peacekeepers to protect citizens and help them fulfill their mandate.
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UNAMSIL was also authorized under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter in the Security Council Resolution 1270 (Mangen, 2015: 29). Resolution 1270 “clearly equipped UNAMSIL with Chapter 7 powers….the UN [needed] a robust mandate to tackle potential spoilers” in Sierra Leone, because UNAMSIL was adequately prepared for its mission with Chapter 7 capabilities it was able to better protect the civilians in Sierra Leone and effectively end the war in Sierra Leone (Mangen, 2015: 29). Security Council Resolution 1313 further strengthened UNAMSIL with the mandate objective to “deter and, where necessary, decisively counter the threat of RUF, attack by responding robustly to any hostile actions or threat of imminent and direct use of force” (Mangen, 2015: 34). With the largest UN peacekeeping force in the world UNAMSIL effectively disarmed and demobilized more than 75,00 ex-fighters and the Sierra Leone government declared the war in Sierra Leone over (Mangen, 2015: 34). UNAMSIL success in completing its mandate and stopping the war in Sierra Leone was dependent on the fact that it was properly staffed, equipped and given Chapter 7 capabilities which allowed for effective UN peacekeeping in Sierra …show more content…
Security Resolution 186 was authorized under Chapter 7 on the UN Charter, giving it permission “on the island to supervise ceasefire lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the good offices mission of the Secretary- General” (UN News Center, 2015). Yet while the UN mission in Cyprus, UNFICYP has Chapter 7 authorization the mission has not brokered a lasting agreement between the Turks and Greeks on the island and UNFICYP remains in Cyprus today (UN News Center, 2015). As part of UNFICYP the UN created a “buffer zone” between the Greek and Turkish sides of Cyprus, initially violence between the Turks and Greeks continued but since then hostilities between the two sides has declined (UN News Center, 2015). Before UNFICYP the hostilities in Cyprus between the Greeks and Turks was very violent, but with the Chapter 7 authorization of Security Resolution 186 and sufficient man power to decrease the amount of violence on the island and to efficiently monitor the buffer zone Cyprus has seen a decline in hostilities (UN News Center, 2015). While a permanent resolution between the Turks and Greeks regarding Cyprus is still yet to be met the decline in
During the UN missions …show more content…
UNAMSIL was also authorized under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter in the Security Council Resolution 1270 (Mangen, 2015: 29). Resolution 1270 “clearly equipped UNAMSIL with Chapter 7 powers….the UN [needed] a robust mandate to tackle potential spoilers” in Sierra Leone, because UNAMSIL was adequately prepared for its mission with Chapter 7 capabilities it was able to better protect the civilians in Sierra Leone and effectively end the war in Sierra Leone (Mangen, 2015: 29). Security Council Resolution 1313 further strengthened UNAMSIL with the mandate objective to “deter and, where necessary, decisively counter the threat of RUF, attack by responding robustly to any hostile actions or threat of imminent and direct use of force” (Mangen, 2015: 34). With the largest UN peacekeeping force in the world UNAMSIL effectively disarmed and demobilized more than 75,00 ex-fighters and the Sierra Leone government declared the war in Sierra Leone over (Mangen, 2015: 34). UNAMSIL success in completing its mandate and stopping the war in Sierra Leone was dependent on the fact that it was properly staffed, equipped and given Chapter 7 capabilities which allowed for effective UN peacekeeping in Sierra …show more content…
Security Resolution 186 was authorized under Chapter 7 on the UN Charter, giving it permission “on the island to supervise ceasefire lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the good offices mission of the Secretary- General” (UN News Center, 2015). Yet while the UN mission in Cyprus, UNFICYP has Chapter 7 authorization the mission has not brokered a lasting agreement between the Turks and Greeks on the island and UNFICYP remains in Cyprus today (UN News Center, 2015). As part of UNFICYP the UN created a “buffer zone” between the Greek and Turkish sides of Cyprus, initially violence between the Turks and Greeks continued but since then hostilities between the two sides has declined (UN News Center, 2015). Before UNFICYP the hostilities in Cyprus between the Greeks and Turks was very violent, but with the Chapter 7 authorization of Security Resolution 186 and sufficient man power to decrease the amount of violence on the island and to efficiently monitor the buffer zone Cyprus has seen a decline in hostilities (UN News Center, 2015). While a permanent resolution between the Turks and Greeks regarding Cyprus is still yet to be met the decline in