Could drones be the newest version of UN peacekeeping and observation? It is true that there are many areas, particularly in Eastern DRC, that are off-limits and physically difficult to reach. However, could the introduction of drones in attempts to achieve peace in DRC be a dangerous precedent? This new development brings up important questions regarding sovereignty, the rights of states, and ownership of the peace-making and peacekeeping processes.
"The said aerial vehicles equipped with infrared technology can detect troops hidden beneath forest canopy or operating at night, allowing them to track movements of armed militias, assist patrols heading into hostile territory and document atrocities. They are about 150 miles and are able to hover for up to 12 hours at a time" (New of Rwanda 2013).
allAfrica.com: Congo-Kinshasa: Prime Minister Challenges UN's Drones Use in DR Congo (Page 2 of 2)
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