U.N. deploys first women-only force
From Times Wire Reports
The United Nations’ first women-only peacekeeping contingent -- made up of about 100 Indian police officers -- arrived in Liberia, officials said.
Ben Malor, spokesman for the U.N.’s 15,000-strong peacekeeping force in the West African country, said the female force would be stationed in the capital, Monrovia.
Women have served in many U.N. peacekeeping forces, but this is the first all-female group. Members have said they hope their unit will be seen as more approachable by women and children in conflict zones.
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