Rwanda Peacekeepers (Rwanbatt2), serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), deployed in Malakal South Sudan, on 25 May 2016 were decorated with the UN Peacekeeping medal.
Presiding over the medal parade event, the Deputy UNMISS Force Commander, Maj. Gen Chaoying Yang hailed the courage and unquestionable professionalism of Rwandan troops in gallantly providing protection to civilians in Malakal. “This was clearly demonstrated during the tragic violent events of 17 and 18 February at this UN civilian protection site. You showed courage and helped to prevent more loss of lives that could have occurred”.
General Yang further told the 798 Rwanbatt2 troops recipient of the UN Medal, that the awarded medal was in particular in recognition of the Rwanda Defence Force Peacekeepers commitment and the hard-working to the UNMISS.
Lt Col Edgar Mugabe Safari, the Commanding officer of Rwanbatt2 revealed that their success can be attributed to RDF values that include Valour, Honour and Patriotism. He assured all participants to the medal parade ceremony that his troops will remain committed to uplift these values.
The colourful medal parade ceremony was held at the Headquarters of the UN Protection of Civilians Site in Malakal, South Sudan.
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