US approves United Nations use of force to protect civilians in conflict

US approves United Nations use of force to protect civilians in conflict
The United States on Wednesday pledged to support a set of principles that give a green light for United Nations peacekeeping troops and police to use force to protect civilians in armed conflicts. US ambassador Samantha Power…saying the United States was “proud” and “humbled” to be joining 28 other countries that have signed on to the Kigali Principles.