Peacekeeping Operation (Noun)
Meaning
The activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The United Nations has been involved in numerous peacekeeping operations around the world to resolve conflicts and promote stability.
- The European Union launched a peacekeeping operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo to support the local government and protect civilians.
- The peacekeeping operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was a multinational effort to enforce the Dayton Peace Accords and restore order to the region.
- The African Union has led several peacekeeping operations in Somalia to combat terrorism and stabilize the country.
- The peacekeeping operation in Timor-Leste was established by the United Nations to maintain order and security during the country's transition to independence.