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Indian peacekeepers in Sudan awarded UN medal

October 18 , 2017 2354 days 908 0
  • Fifty Indian peacekeepers stationed in South Sudan have been awarded the UN Medal for their professionalism and service in protecting civilians and building durable peace in the conflict-ridden country.
  • The Indian peacekeepers are part of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).They are deployed with the Indian battalion stationed at Bor in the Jonglei region of South Sudan.
  • A United Nations Medal is an international decoration awarded by the United Nations (U.N.) to the various world country's militaries for participation in joint international military and police operations such as
    • Peacekeeping
    • Humanitarian efforts
    • Disaster relief
  • The United Nations awarded its first medal during the Korean War (1950-53).

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