210 Indian Peacekeepers Honoured With UN Medal For Exceptional Service In South Sudan
A total of 210 Indian peacekeepers serving with UNMISS in South Sudan received UN Medals for exceptional service, the mission said. The awardees included six women and seven staff officers in Juba. UNMISS praised their role in protecting lives and supporting peace efforts during crises. India currently contributes over 4,200 uniformed personnel to UN operations.
210 Indian Peacekeepers Honoured With UN Medal For Exceptional Service In South Sudan | X @AIRNewsHindi
More than 200 Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have received the prestigious UN Medal in recognition of their exceptional service.
“A proud moment for #India's Blue Helmets. In Juba, #SouthSudan, 210 #Indian peacekeepers, including 6 women and 7 Staff Officers, were awarded the @UN Medal for their exceptional service with #UNMISS," the UN Mission in South Sudan said in a post on X on Monday.
The mission said the courage and compassion of Indian peacekeepers continued to protect lives and advance peace through crises, medical emergencies and lifesaving missions.
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