The days of United Nations missions fielding only unarmed observers are long past, according to the outgoing head of the world body's peacekeeping operations, who said today that peacekeepers need to be able to wield force to get respect and make a difference.
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Days of fielding only unarmed observers long past
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'Chiefs must control ritual ceremonies'
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Annan could still move:
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New peace officers hit the streets
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Chairman speaks of ``great honour''
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Opportunity to build stable and durable peace:
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Fiji reviews military role
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BN needs to feel pulse and heartbeat of the people:
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TOUR operator calls for respect
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Lekgwathi calls for fighting spirit
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Might of powerful nations cannot prevail:
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President urges to strengthen fight against corruption
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'Police, Rangers jointly operating for maintenance of peace'
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Security forces will have all they need
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Children 'abused' by peacekeepers
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Maoists need to be dealt with firmly: