Bangladesh Navy's Peacekeeping Efforts in South Sudan Honored with UN Peacekeeping Medal

Members of the Bangladesh Navy Force Marine Unit (BANFMU-10), deployed in the UN peacekeeping mission in Juba and Malakal, South Sudan, have been awarded the UN Peacekeeping Medal for their outstanding contributions to peacekeeping operations. The Medal Parade, held in Juba, South Sudan, was attended by the Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian, who praised the Bangladesh Navy's efforts in transporting vital goods and conducting patrols in hostile environments.

Key Takeaways:

• 199 navy officers and sailors from the Bangladesh Navy Force Marine Unit were awarded the UN Peacekeeping Medal for their outstanding contributions to peacekeeping operations.
• The Bangladesh Navy Contingent has been participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan since 2015.
• The Contingent has successfully completed 71 logistic operations (Operation Life Line) by traversing the 1,311-kilometer-long Nile River.
• The Bangladesh Navy Contingent has been making outstanding contributions to the development and peace-building in South Sudan.
• The Contingent has also been conducting regular patrols on the river route, conducting recce operations, rescue operations, diving operations, and providing transportation and security to all UN agencies deployed in South Sudan.
• The Bangladesh Navy's warship BNS Sangram is proudly flying the country's flag and playing a commendable role in establishing world peace in international waters.

Statistics:

• 199: The number of navy officers and sailors from the Bangladesh Navy Force Marine Unit awarded the UN Peacekeeping Medal.
• 71: The number of logistic operations (Operation Life Line) completed by the Bangladesh Navy Contingent in South Sudan.
• 1,311: The length of the Nile River in kilometers.
• 2015: The year when the Bangladesh Navy Contingent began participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Sources:

• BSS (Bangladesh official news agency) - News Release
• ISPR (Inter Services Public Relations) - Release