peacekeeping operation
[ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: operações de manutenção da paz
operação de manutenção da paz
1. A military or civilian intervention deployed by the United Nations or regional organizations to maintain or restore peace in conflict regions, typically with the consent of the parties involved
The United Nations launched a peacekeeping operation in the disputed territory to prevent further escalation of violence.
As Nações Unidas lançaram uma operação de manutenção da paz no território disputado para evitar uma escalada adicional da violência.
2. An organized effort involving troops, observers, or monitors to supervise ceasefire agreements and facilitate conflict resolution
Brazil participated in the peacekeeping operation by sending military personnel to monitor the border region.
O Brasil participou da operação de manutenção da paz enviando pessoal militar para monitorar a região fronteiriça.
Peacekeeping operations are significant in Brazilian foreign policy, as Brazil is a major contributor of troops to UN peacekeeping missions, particularly in Africa, Haiti, and the Middle East. The term is widely recognized in political and military discourse. In Portugal, such operations reflect the country's commitment to international security and EU-led initiatives.
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