Peacekeeping refers to the set of activities conducted by international organizations, usually the United Nations (UN), to help maintain or restore peace in areas affected by conflict. Peacekeeping operations involve the deployment of military, police, and civilian personnel from multiple countries to monitor ceasefires, protect civilians, support the implementation of peace agreements, and promote transitions to stable governments. In short, peacekeeping refers to an international effort to resolve conflicts by using the collective collective of multinational forces to maintain or restore peace in conflict areas.

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