Daniel Berchev
E-mail: dberchev@nvu.bg
Daniel Berchev is an associate professor in professional direction 9.1. “National Security”, PhD in “International Law and International Relations” in the “National and Regional Security” Department of the “Security and Defense” Faculty at the Vasil Levski National Military University in Veliko Tarnovo. His scientific interests are in the field of Peacekeeping, UN Peacekeeping Operations, International Public Law, International Humanitarian Law, European integration, Common Security and Defense Policy of the European Union, military education and training, sergeant training.
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Atrocity sites such as mass grave locations and massacre scenes pose critical challenges and responsibilities for United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations. This article examines how UN peacekeepers have addressed these sites, integrating both theoretical frameworks and practical case studies from past and contemporary missions. It argues that effectively securing and investigating atrocity sites – through evidence preservation, support to justice mechanisms, and memorialization – is essential for accountability and sustainable peace.
UN Peacekeeping, Atrocity Sites, Mass Graves, Transitional Justice, Accountability, Post-conflict Justice.
Berchev, D. (December 2025). Addressing Atrocity Sites in UN Peacekeeping Operations – Challenges and Approaches. Security and Defense(2), 173-190. https://doi.org/10.70265/SHWP3397
Berchev, Daniel. "Addressing Atrocity Sites in UN Peacekeeping Operations – Challenges and Approaches." Security and Defense (Vasil Levski National Military University Publishing Complex), № 2 (December 2025): 173-190. https://doi.org/10.70265/SHWP3397
Berchev, D., 2025. Addressing Atrocity Sites in UN Peacekeeping Operations – Challenges and Approaches. Security and Defense, December, Issue 2, pp. 173-190. https://doi.org/10.70265/SHWP3397
Berchev, Daniel. "Addressing Atrocity Sites in UN Peacekeeping Operations – Challenges and Approaches." Security and Defense 2 (2025): 173-190. https://doi.org/10.70265/SHWP3397.
