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UN ends its political mission in Somalia after three decades
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Three decades of UN presence in Somalia end: the peacekeeping versus political mission distinction GS2 tests
UN political mission in Somalia closes after three decades.
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The United Nations ended its political mission in Somalia after about three decades of involvement in the country.
ஆதாரங்கள்: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- The UN has closed its political mission in Somalia after about three decades of involvement.
- Somalia's capital is Mogadishu; the country lies in the Horn of Africa on the Indian Ocean coast.
- UN political missions are mandated by the Security Council and differ from peacekeeping operations, which deploy troops.
- The UN Security Council has five permanent members with veto power: US, UK, France, Russia and China.
- India has long contributed troops to UN peacekeeping and is among its largest contributors.
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How the exam will ask it
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- Statement: UN special political missions are established by the Security Council or General Assembly and are funded differently from peacekeeping operations.
- Statement: Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and its capital is Mogadishu.
- Statement: Decisions on establishing or ending UN missions in the Security Council require nine affirmative votes with no veto by a permanent member.
மெயின்ஸ்
GS2 (International Relations, international organisations). The closure of the UN political mission in Somalia after three decades raises the issue of how far external political missions can build durable state institutions. The Security Council mandate, the shift to Somali-led security and governance, and funding constraints shape the transition. The way forward is capacity building, regional (African Union) partnerships and sustained humanitarian support, a lens relevant to India's own peacekeeping and Africa policy.
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