JAMB Government 2008 Question 4

Question 4

League of Nations and United Nations

In which of the following countries has the UN carried out peacekeeping operations?

  1. A.Cyprus, Singapore and South Africa.
  2. B.Lebanon, the Congo and Mexico.
  3. C.Cyprus, Somalia and Yugoslavia.
  4. D.Nigeria, Botswana and the Congo.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Cyprus, Somalia and Yugoslavia.)

Explanation

The UN has had peacekeeping missions in Cyprus (from 1964), Somalia (1992-95) and the former Yugoslavia (1992-95).