Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan decorated with UN Service medals
Juba, 19 November 2022
Rwandan peacekeepers under United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were today decorated with UN service medals. The event was held at Juba Town, UNMISS Tomping Rwanbatt1 base camp.
The special representative of the UN Secretary General, Nicolas Harrison presided over the medal parade awarding ceremony. He commended the Rwandan peacekeepers for the hard work, dedication and courage while providing security and protection to South Sudanese community.
‘‘You have undertaken your tasks with great effectiveness and pride by maintaining strict discipline and displaying zero tolerance of any form of abuse and sexual exploitation.’’ he said.
‘‘Please wear your medals with pride, since this is a symbol of the gratitude of the UN Secretary General and all South Sudanese people to your contingent for its selfless and professional service.’’ he added.
The Rwanbatt1 Commanding Officer, Lt Col Emmanuel Shyaka said that the medal decoration was an extraordinary motivation which will contribute to the troops renewed commitment in the conduct and accomplishment of duties as required by the UNMISS mandate.
UNMISS dignitaries including the Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian attended the ceremony among others.
More News
NATIONAL SECURITY SYMPOSIUM 2022 OPENS IN KIGALI
Kigali, 18 May 2022
A three-day National Security Symposium 2022 jointly organized by Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) and…
National Security Symposium 2022 to open on Wednesday
Kigali, 17 May 2022
Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) in collaboration with the University of Rwanda (UR) will hold the annual…
The Inspector General of Police of the Republic of Mozambique, Bernardino Rafael visits Rwanda Security Forces in Chai – Macomia District
Friday, 13 May 22
Today, Friday 13th May 2022, the Police Commander of Republic of Mozambique, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bernardino Rafael…
The Chief of General Staff of Malian Armed Forces visits Rwanda
Kigali, 10 May 2022
The Chief of General Staff of Malian Armed Forces, Maj Gen Oumar Diarra is in Rwanda for 3 days official visit.
Today he was…
Officers from Nigeria Armed Forces Command and Staff College visit Rwanda
Kigali, 09 May 2022
A delegation of 42 general and senior officers, students from Armed Forces Command and Staff College Nigeria, is in Rwanda for…
Rwandan peacekeepers under UNMISS conduct community work with residents of Lokiliri Payam Village
Juba, 6 May 2022
Rwandan peacekeepers (Rwanbatt3) under United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted patrol from Durupi Base Camp, Juba…
The Governor of Cabo Delgado Province visits Rwanda Security Force in Chai - Macomia district - Cabo Delgado
On 30th April 2022, the Governor of Cabo Delgado Province, Mr Valige Tauabo visited Rwandan forces at Chai administrative post.
He was received by…
Botswana Defence Minister pays courtesy call on Rwandan Counterpart
Kigali, 27 April 2022
The Minister of Defence of Botswana, Hon Kagiso Thomas Mmusi today paid a courtesy call on Minister of Defence of the…
Senior Command and Staff Course Students undertake RPA Liberation War and Historical Study Tour
20 April 2022
Students and Staff of the Senior Command and Staff Course 10 begun a four day RPA Liberation War Study Tour for Rwandan students and a…
President Faustin Archange Touadéra decorates medal awards to Rwandan peacekeepers
Bangui 15 April 2022
Rwandan peacekeepers (Rwabatt8) serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central…