The peacekeeping in Congo is famous for the controversies it created. This peacekeeping mission involved considerable military operations.
Congo became independent in 1960. But, the Belgian commander of Congo refused to Africanize its army. This resulted in a lot of conflicts and even mutinies. The President and the Prime Minister tried to resolve the conflict, but it didn’t work. That is why they sought help from the UN.
The United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC) was formed in 1960. But, the UN’s help was criticized by many Congolese. Many believed that the UN was working for the western (Belgian) interests.
The USSR too believed so and refused to pay for the mission. The ONUC withdrew from the mission in 1964 even before the conflicts ended.
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