Mongolian peacekeepers awarded UN medal in South Sudan
More than 850 Mongolian peacekeepers have been awarded the United Nations Medal for their commitment and service to the UN and the people of South Sudan during a ceremony in Bentiu.
Mongolian peacekeepers awarded UN medal in South Sudan. More than 850 Mongolian peacekeepers have been awarded the United Nations Medal for their commitment and service to the UN and the people of South Sudan during a ceremony in Bentiu. In awarding the medals, the Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Mr. David Shearer, praised the Mongolian troops for their “robust, calm and appropriate” approach to peacekeeping. The courage and determination Mongolian peacekeepers had shown set a high standard for all peacekeeping forces to emulate said Mr. David Shearer. Furthermore, David Shearer paid particular tribute to the 41 female members of the Mongolian peacekeeping team who make an important contribution to improving communication and engagement with the local community in Bentiu. Mongolian peacekeepers had taken strong action to maintain a safe and secure environment for the people of South Sudan. That action included rescuing approximately 50 internally displaced people from attempted abduction, preventing the harassment of women and children at a nearby farm, and robustly defending the Protection of Civilian site when a large crowd of youths tried to breach the perimeter. Since 2003, approximately 14,000 Mongolian peacekeepers have served at UN Missions around the world. It currently has peacekeepers deployed in six different international locations.
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