There
is increased noise about the possibility of a UN peacekeeping operation in the
Central African Republic (CAR). The friends of that country and of Africa
should amplify the noise to make sure the key world leaders understand that
such a mission is required. It should actually be on the ground soonest.
However,
I am afraid the noise will not be strong enough. My sources tell me there is
little chance to be able to find the troops and deploy soon enough. The UN is
still struggling with its deployment in Mali. To add CAR to the list would be
like adding complication to complexity.
But
it has to be done.
And
at the same time, it calls for decisions on the rapid phasing out of
peacekeeping missions where they are no longer critical. That brings to mind
Cote d´Ivoire and Liberia, for instance.
Il
also reminds us that the UN Security Council has to be better at defining and
monitoring exit strategies. Peacekeeping missions need to be goal oriented and
time sensitive.
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