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UN Peacekeeping: Choose the correctly matched pair of country/region and the purpose of the UN Peacekeeping Force there. Identify the accurate pairing about a UN PKO mission's objective.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Cyprus — to maintain peace between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities

Explanation:


Concept
UNFICYP (United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus) operates to prevent further fighting, maintain the ceasefire, and support stability between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities.


Elimination

  • Korea — no current UN trusteeship; the Korean War armistice is monitored primarily by the Military Armistice Commission, not a UN trusteeship mission.
  • Panama — no UN mission for WWII canal protection.
  • Switzerland — neutral state; no UN demilitarisation mission after WWI.


Final Answer
Cyprus — to maintain peace between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities

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