Is there a UN "peacemaking" force?

[Gravitycollapse]

I realize that UN peacekeeping forces exist. But those are generally utilized after peace is resolved in a conflict. But is there an actual UN force that can negotiate and bring about peace in a conflict?

[Cleita]

1. I believe the UN Security Council is supposed to fulfill that function. eom

[jakeXT]

2. Some have been held as hostages by the rebels

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels on Saturday freed 21 U.N. peacekeepers after holding them hostage for four days, ending a sudden entanglement with the world body that earned those trying to oust President Bashar Assad a flood of negative publicity.

The episode is bound to prompt new questions about U.N. operations in war-torn Syria. The peacekeepers were part of a force that has spent four decades monitoring an Israeli-Syrian cease-fire without incident.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/03/09/syrian-rebels-un-hostages/1974981/

[pampango]

3. Sometimes it's a fine line since peacekeepers when they have to deal with violent factions.

The short answer to your question is No. The UN would almost have to have its own mini-army to accomplish something like this.

The peacekeeper format is to use troops from third countries which probably would be very reluctant to get involved in active combat situations.