Mission Objectives and Mandate

• The UN Peacekeeping Operations in Somalia book outlines the goals of UN operations in Somalia, focusing on humanitarian aid, restoring order, and creating conditions for political stability during 1992–1995.

Challenges on the Ground

• It discusses difficulties faced by peacekeepers, including militia resistance, lack of coordination among forces, and complex tribal dynamics that undermined the mission.

Lessons for Future Peacekeeping

• This UN Peacekeeping Operations in Somalia book reflects on strategic and operational lessons, suggesting improvements in mandate clarity, force structure, and exit planning for future UN missions.