The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution authorising new steps to ensure that those who commit crimes against peacekeepers face justice.
The UN says almost 1,100 peacekeepers from countries around the world have lost their lives in the line of duty and thousands of others have been injured since 1948.
While killings and other criminal acts against them are always condemned by the UN, it said the rate of prosecution “has remained very low”.
Resolution 2823 notes that accountability is essential to deter future attacks, safeguard the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations, and the safety and security of peacekeepers.
Sun Lei, China’s deputy permanent representative to the world body said further actions by the Security Council was “extremely necessary and urgent”.
