Indian Peacekeepers awarded UN medal for dedicated service in South Sudan

Malakal, November 16: Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan have been putting the high effort in the conflict-torn region of South Sudan. Their dedication for peace has been awarded by United Nations. More than 1000 Indian peacekeepers have been awarded the United Nations medal for their dedicated service and sacrifice. In October also, fifty Indian peacekeepers who were stationed in South Sudan had been awarded the UN Medal for their professionalism.

Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi awarded the medals to 850 members of the 3 MADRAS Indian Infantry Battalion Group (INBATT1). The special ceremony was held in at UN base in Malakal a place in northern South Sudan.

Medals were also presented to 268 members of the Indian Horizontal Maintenance Engineering Company (HMEC), 50 personnel providing medical care for UN staff at the Level II Hospital, and 18 members of the Force Signal Unit.

Indian Ambassador to South Sudan, Srikumar Menon was also present at the event. A variety of dance, a display of their Chenda drumming skills, and martial arts abilities with performances of Kalaripayattu from Southern India by the peacekeepers made the ceremony colorful.