India Calls for Accountability in Crimes Against UN Peacekeepers

India has highlighted the critical need for accountability in offenses against United Nations peacekeepers, arguing that unchecked impunity emboldens wrongdoers and undermines international peace efforts.

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, addressed a high-level session of the Group of Friends (GoF), aimed at promoting accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. The GoF, co-chaired by India, is committed to addressing these challenges.

The meeting emphasized the need for collective action, underscoring that accountability is fundamental to the effectiveness, credibility, and future of UN Peace Operations globally. Discussions focused on advancing coherent strategies involving international cooperation to deter these crimes and safeguard peacekeepers.

(With inputs from agencies.)