This infographic shows the questionable effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping missions

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French UN soldiers run from Sarajevo's Radio and Television building on July 27, 1993 after it came under attack by artillery shells.

The United Nations has long been a purported force for change in developing countries and other international crises.

Public opinion on their undertakings have been mixed at best, with the role of UN Peacekeeping missions particularly under the microscope.

Wearing their recognizable light blue berets and helmets, UN peacekeepers have been both successful in resolving conflicts and criticized for their lack of action during life-threatening emergencies.

The following infographic from Norwich University Online explains UN Peacekeeping missions and seeks to explain if the missions are even effective in the long run.

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