UN Peacekeeping and Protection of Civilians in the 21st Century Case Studies: MONUC and UNAMID

Abstract

The central question this study strives to answer is to what extent have the suggestions on the protection of civilians in United Nations peacekeeping operations been implemented in MONUSCO and UNAMID and whether these missions were successful in terms of civilian protection. The overarching goal is to analyze how efficient are present-day United Nations peacekeeping operations in protecting civilians. To that end, the study discusses various definitions and generations of peacekeeping, the process of establishing a peacekeeping mission, and the historical background of its evolution in respect to civilian protection. Upon establishing the factors for success, the study examines the implementation of civilian protection in MONUSCO and UNAMID, the largest peacekeeping missions in UN history to date. After assessing the success of civilian protection efforts in MONUSCO and UNAMID, the conclusion presents a look ahead at what are some of the remaining challenges and outlines some of the suggestions that could bring further success if implemented.