{CP Vianney Nshimiyimana}
{{The United Nations has appointed a Rwandan, Commissioner of Police, Vianney Nshimiyimana as its Police Commissioner for the United Nations Operation in Ivory Coast (UNOCI).}}
CP Nshimiyimana, who has been the Commandant for the National Police College (NPC), left for the West African nation yesterday, to take up his new assignment.
The father of four (two sons and two daughters), was appointed due to his professionalism and immense experience in peacekeeping.
He will be heading the police component for one year, but renewable.
“This shows the pride of Rwanda on the international scene and the trust they have in our country, which I will strive to protect,” CP Nshimiyimana said.
He thanked Rwanda and the National Police in particular which helped him to be a competitive officer to bring about peace in other countries.
Among his plans during the mission spell, he said, is bring positive reforms in the security sector, civilian protection, oversee the disarmament process and to develop the capacity of the Ivorian Police force.
{{Mission Experience}}
The former Political Commissar, who was part of the third battalion that was deployed at the parliamentary building to protect VIPs during the liberation struggle, holds much peacekeeping experience and various academic and professional courses to his name.
In 2012, he headed a Rwanda Contingent (Correctional, Individual and FPU officers) under the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).
He was also the contingent Commander of the Rwandan Police Peacekeepers under the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) in 2008.
Rwandan peacekeepers have been recognised on the international scene for their professionalism and commitment in executing their duties.
Rwanda maintains about 600 police officers in eight missions, including Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, Liberia, Mali and Ivory Coast.
The Rwandan contingent in Mali has been vital in protecting VIPs. Between February 1st and 3rd, the Rwandan contingent in Mali was tasked to protect diplomats and members of the UN security council during their visit to Mali between February 1st and 3rd and security Mopti airport.
{{Academic courses}}
CP Nshimiyimana holds a Masters Degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Transformation (Centre for Conflict Management-NUR), which he attained last year, when he was awarded as the overall best student.
In 2000, he was also awarded among the best students at the College of Arts and Social Sciences, formerly the National University of Rwanda (NUR), where he graduated with bachelors degree in law.
{{Professional Studies include}}
International Commanders Programme at Bramsfil Police College – UK
Senior Mission Leaders Course – Kenya
Level Seven Certificate – Chartered Management Institutee (UK)
Passed Staff College – NPC
{{Previous positions held at RNP}}
CP Nshyimiyimana held various positions in Rwanda National Police following its establishment in June 2000.
He served as the Commissioner for General Services, Deputy Commandant NPA (now NPC), Director of the Financial Investigation Unit and Commanding Officer of traffic.
He was also the director of administration and personnel, director of legal affairs and coordinator of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) under the Ministry of Internal Security.
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