Over 800 Indian peacekeepers deployed with UNMISS honoured with prestigious U.N. medal
The Hindu
Colonel Neeraj Tiwari, Commander of the Indian battalion, expressed hope that the Indian peacekeepers will be remembered for leaving a positive legacy of peace and capacity building
Over 800 Indian peacekeepers serving in the U.N. mission in South Sudan have been honoured with a prestigious U.N. medal for their service on completion of their deployment.
A news report on the website of the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said that 836 peacekeepers from India were recently honored with the United Nations medal “for their committed service to the cause of durable peace in the world’s youngest nation.” UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar lauded the Indian battalion for successfully completing its tour of duty and also praised efforts by the Indian peacekeepers in rescuing and sheltering 32 humanitarian personnel in Renk and ensuring their safe evacuation to Juba, the news report said.
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