{{The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Yohannes Gebremeskel Tesfamariam visited Rwanda Defence Forces (Rwanbatt2 ) peacekeepers deployed in Malakal, Upper Nile State, in South Sudan on 17 July 2014.}}
According to the RDF Peacekeepers on the ground, the aim of General Yohannes visit, as a new UNMISS Force Commander, was to familiarise with the Forces deployment and interact with the Peacekeepers.
In his remarks, the UNMISS Force commander appreciated the commitment of Rwanda and its contribution in peace keeping operations in different countries.
He particularly commended Rwanbatt2 efforts to creating conducive environment in Malakal within a short time.
“Rwanbatt2 patrols in Malakal have created a safer environment and free movement of people in town and its surroundings”, hailed the UNMISS Force commander.
At Rwanbatt2 camp, General Yohannes was welcomed by Rwanbatt2 Commanding Officer Lt Col Lemuel KAYUMBA flanked with his staff officers.
The commanding Officer briefed the Force Commander and his delegation on the battalion operational activities and on security situation in the area.
The brief was followed by a guided tour in the Rwanbatt2 camp and to Internally Displaced Persons camp under protection of Rwanda Peacekeepers serving under the UNMISS.
The Rwandan battalion (Rwanbatt2) has been deployed in Malakal in Upper Nile Province, some 650 kilometers from Juba, the capital of South Sudan, since 21 May 2014.
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