Ukraine strengthens border with Belarus with fortifications, mine barriers

Ukraine continues to reinforce and fortify its entire border with Belarus amid concerns over possible hostile actions from Minsk or Moscow. Engineering works are ongoing directly along the border line, and fortification structures are being built across the entire border Read More …

2021 Year in Review: UN support for countries in conflict

Long-running conflicts continued in Syria and Yemen this year, whilst fresh unrest caused serious instability in Myanmar, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Sudan. United Nations “Blue Helmet” peacekeepers suffered losses and injuries, particularly those serving in the peacekeeping missions in Mali and Read More …

UK expands counter-IED support in Africa

The Prime Minister Theresa May today visited a UK-funded counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) training facility at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Nairobi. With the help of the British Army who are working closely with their Kenyan partners Read More …