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What has been criticized as one of the world's least effective peacekeeping forces?
What has been criticized as one of the world's least effective peacekeeping forces?
- African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia
- NATO peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan
- UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) (correct)
- European Union peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina
What are the two indicators used to assess the performance of MONUC?
What are the two indicators used to assess the performance of MONUC?
- Economic development and political stability
- Military presence and diplomatic negotiations
- Mandate implementation and reduction of human suffering (correct)
- Media coverage and public opinion
What major problem has hampered effective peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
What major problem has hampered effective peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Unwillingness of local population to cooperate
- Struggle with the vague concept of 'robust peacekeeping' (correct)
- Lack of financial support from member states
- Inadequate training of peacekeeping personnel
During key moments of the peace process, what did MONUC try to do when it should have used force?
During key moments of the peace process, what did MONUC try to do when it should have used force?