UN peacekeepers fly the green flag

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Troops start unique training programme to assess environmental impact of camps

UN troops' famous blue berets could soon be turning a shade of green as part of a major new initiative designed to ensure peacekeeping efforts become more environmentally friendly. According to the...

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