{Rwanda has unveiled on Thursday its contingent for the East Africa Standby Force which consists of a motorised battalion of 850 0fficers, 1 level II hospital, 15 military observers, 1 FPU,100 IPs and 47 civilians, IGIHE reports on Thursday
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The event took place at Kami Barracks which locates in Kinyinya Sector of Gasabo District.
With the composition of the contingent, Level II hospital will provide ICU dependency care, Emergency dental services and Provide specialist services according to the needs of the mission
The motorised battalion for the EASF comprises of the Cobra 4×4 Tactical armoured vehicle and the Ratel MK3(6×6)
Rwanda is the current chair of the East Africa Standby Forces.
The East Africa Standby Force (EASF) is a regional organisation whose mandate is to enhance peace and security in the East African region.
The EASF was created due to the need for a common African Defence and security mechanism, a key feature at the inaugural AU summit in 2012.
It works closely with various partners in the realization of its mandate at national, regional and international levels. These partners have provided necessary financial, logistical, and technical support, in addition to providing expertise.
The key partners include Japan through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Germany through GIZ, United Kingdom (UK), the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The African Union, the umbrella organization for the EASF, also provides financial assistance to the EASF through its European Union Peace Facility programme. France and the United States of America also provide technical assistance to EASF.
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