The fifth batch of Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalions in South Sudan was commended by the commander-in-chief of the UNITEDSUR Mission

Nairobi, 9 Oct (Xinhua) -- Juba news: Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinekar, commander-in-chief of the united Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMIS), recently awarded the "Commander-in-Chief Commendation," the highest collective honor award for China's fifth peacekeeping infantry battalion in South Sudan (Juba), and 35 officers and men received personal commendations from the commander-in-chief.

The Commander-in-Chief's Commendation is the highest honor set by the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission Area for peacekeepers from various countries to recognize the peacekeeping units and individuals who made the most outstanding contributions to the peacekeeping mission area that year. Tenekar praised: "Your outstanding work, great contributions and strict discipline all show that you are Chinese soldiers who represent the highest level, the strictest military discipline, and the best in completing their tasks." You have set the highest standards for the entire UNSEC in peacekeeping work and the implementation of military tasks, and the Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion is an example for all members of UNSMIS to follow! ”

Guo Meng, the battalion commander, said that this commendation is not only an affirmation and trust, but also a responsibility and responsibility.

It was September 11, 2019, in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, where Chinese peacekeepers were on patrol.

Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Jiang Dongpo)

It is understood that the fifth batch of Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalions to South Sudan (Juba) are mainly responsible for the observation and vigilance of the United Nations camp and Camp No. 1, patrolling the weapons forbidden area, short-distance patrols, armed escorts and other temporary tasks, and since they were deployed to the mission area in November last year, they have successfully completed 18 short-distance patrols, 50 days of lawn mowing guards, and 5 months of armed escorts at the residence of the deputy special representative of the United Nations Mission of the Soviet Union, and handled more than 700 cases of theft, gathering and marching around the United Nations camp, and carrying weapons into the weapons restricted areas. A total of more than 172,000 troops, more than 25,000 vehicles, and more than 311,000 kilometers of mileage have been dispatched.