The council, signalling growing concern over rising attacks on UN personnel.

Resolution 2823 (2026), introduced by Denmark and Pakistan, urges all stakeholders to cooperate fully with efforts to identify, investigate and prosecute perpetrators without delay. The measure received backing from more than 150 countries, reflecting broad international support.

Presenting the resolution, Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted the scale of the challenge. Nearly 4 500 UN peacekeepers have died in the line of duty, including 183 from Pakistan, he noted, describing a trend of increasingly sophisticated and targeted attacks. “When peacekeepers are killed or injured, the Council must remain seized on what happens next,” Ahmad said, stressing the importance of ensuring justice.

The resolution builds on earlier measures aimed at strengthening the protection of peacekeepers but goes further by reinforcing the need for systematic follow-up after attacks. It calls for clear documentation of incidents and requires peacekeeping operations to establish verified records that can support investigations by host countries.

In addition, the resolution requests the UN Secretary-General to appoint a senior focal point dedicated to improving coordination and oversight on accountability efforts. The Secretary-General is also tasked with submitting an annual report on cases involving violence against peacekeepers, with the first update due within 120 days.

Denmark’s Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen said the unanimous vote sends a clear message on multiple fronts.

For peacekeepers, she said, it demonstrates that the Council stands firmly behind their work. For contributing countries, it provides reassurance that crimes committed against their personnel will not be overlooked. “It sends a firm message that crimes will not go unpunished,” Lassen said.

–UN/ChannelAfrica–