July 16, 2025 8:52 AM

India reiterates call for accountability for crimes against UN peacekeepers

India on Tuesday co-chaired a high-level meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, reaffirming its push for justice for peacekeepers facing violence in conflict zones. Addressing the meeting of the Group of Friends for Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers, Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, underlined the need for stronger protection mechanisms and swift action against perpetrators targeting UN personnel. “Glad to be part of the Group o...