NEW UNMISS FORCE COMMANDER VISITS RWANDAN CONTINGENT IN SOUTH SUDAN
The newly appointed Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Major General Junhui Wu, today visited the Rwandan contingent (Rwanbatt-1) at the UN Tomping Base Camp in Juba, South Sudan.
Major General Wu was received by the Rwanbatt-1 Contingent Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Ndushabandi, along with subordinate commanders and staff officers. During the visit, he was briefed on key operations conducted by the contingent in support of civilian protection and force protection for humanitarian assistance activities.
In his remarks, Major General Wu commended the Rwanbatt-1 troops for their dedication, professionalism, and significant contribution to the UNMISS mandate through their efforts to promote peace, security, and stability in South Sudan.
As part of the visit, the Force Commander toured the Rwanbatt-1 Camp and participated in a symbolic tree-planting ceremony.
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