CLEAN : UN peacekeeping head explains draw down in Sudan

The video discusses the challenges faced in peacekeeping, focusing on the Security Council's decisions to reduce military presence in certain areas due to budget pressures. It emphasizes the need for peacekeeping operations to evolve in response to ground needs, ensuring mandates and deployments are consistent with current situations.

What is the initial question posed in the video?

• What is the budget allocation?

• Who is responsible for security?

• How to improve peacekeeping?

• What are the future challenges?

Which area is excluded from the reduction of military presence?

• Darfur

• Blue Nile

• Khartoum

• Jebel Mara

Why is there a decision to reduce military presence in certain areas?

• Due to budget surplus

• Due to international pressure

• Due to decreased fighting

• Due to increased conflict

What has always been a pressure on the peacekeeping budget?

• Budget constraints

• Lack of resources

• Political instability

• Increased conflict

What is the goal for peacekeeping operations according to the Secretary General?

• To evolve with ground needs

• To reduce costs

• To remain static

• To increase military presence