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UN peacekeeping chief welcomes strong support for its far-flung operations despite `headwinds'
The United Nations peacekeeping chief expressed satisfaction with the support of many countries for its operations, despite challenges and problems.
33 countries pledged 117 military and police units for UN peacekeeping operations, while 45 countries pledged over 100 training and partnership commitments.
The number of UN peacekeepers has decreased from over 100,000 to 70,000 due to mission completions and demands by Mali and Congo for troops to leave.