The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has tasked troops deployed for peace keeping missions to avoid sexual violence and exploitation of civilians
The Commander Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Centre Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye said contemporary conflicts have become increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous.
“These conflicts are often asymmetric and driven by non-state actors against national forces. This is the nature of conflict that our dear continent of Africa is currently faced with; especially the West African sub-region. As in most conflicts of similar nature, civilians constitute the majority of the people impacted by the conflicts either as intented or collateral targets.
“That is why in this training, we gave you the necessary background and tools to enable you function effectively in any protection of civilians tasks in conflict environments. “Having successfully completed the training, you are now not only equipped with the requisite skills to be effective protection actors in conflict situations but have also qualified to organize and deliver training on comprehensive protection of civilians. I therefore urge you not to shy away from such responsibilities whenever the situation avails itself”.
“I know that Africa is often in the news for its security challenges. However, I have seen firsthand the country’s great potential. Africa is a dynamic and growing economy with a young and talented population. I am confident that the future of Africa is bright.
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