{Rwanda National Police officers serving under the United Nations Operation in Ivory Coast in a French acronym ONUCI, have been awarded medals for their outstanding peacekeeping services in the West African Nation.}<\/p>\n
The Rwandan officers are among the 33 peacekeepers decorated by the UN in a ceremony held on October 24 in Bouak\u00e9 in the eastern part of the country. The medal parade also coincided with the UN cerebrations to mark its 69th anniversary.<\/p>\n
There are 41 RNP peacekeepers serving in Ivory Coast including a Rwandan, Commissioner of Police Vianney Nshimiyimana, who heads the UN Police component.<\/p>\n
A\u00efchatou Mindaoudou, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of Mission, who presided over the medal awarding ceremony, said the medal illustrates their exemplary services in the stabilization of Ivory Coast.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou served with dignity, dedication and hard work and it is a pride to the UN,\u201d Mindaoudou stated.<\/p>\n
She thanked them for their dedicated services to support communities and local security organs.<\/p>\n
CP Nshimiyimana also commended the officers for the outstanding discipline and professionalism and urged them to continue focusing on their mission mandate.<\/p>\n
The Rwanda contingent commander, Chief Supt Gerald Ntare pledged Rwanda\u2019s continued support towards peace and security in the West African nation.<\/p>\n
The mandate of the Rwandan peacekeepers includes humanitarian assistance, fighting gender-based violence and partnering with the local police in community policing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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