Nepali peacekeepers join UN patrols in South Sudan, support peace awareness in Central African Republic
Summary
Nepali peacekeepers joined UN patrols in South Sudan to help prevent conflict, strengthen civilian protection and improve early warning with local communities and authorities. In the Central African Republic, they marked the International Day of Peace with school support and peace-awareness activities for students.
Key Points
- Nepali peacekeepers took part in a five-day UNMISS patrol across several areas of Central Equatoria in South Sudan to support conflict prevention and civilian protection.
- The patrol included UN military observers, UNPOL officers, local communities and South Sudanese authorities, with discussions focused on security concerns and early warning.
- A Nepali medical team provided health checkups to community members along the patrol route.
- In the Central African Republic, Nepali peacekeepers under MINUSCA held peace-awareness activities at Bambito School in Obo and distributed school kits, sports equipment and office materials to students and the school.
