Mongolia Continues Commitment to Global Peacekeeping with 15th Consecutive Deployment to South Sudan

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As the Mongolian Armed Forces mark their 15th consecutive year of deployment to South Sudan, a second contingent of troops from the 15th Battalion has departed for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The send-off ceremony, held at the 016th Unit of the Armed Forces of Mongolia, saw families and friends bid farewell to the departing personnel, while senior military officials emphasized the importance of upholding the values and reputation of the Mongolian Armed Forces. With a long-standing commitment to global peacekeeping efforts, Mongolia remains one of the top 24 countries contributing the largest number of military personnel to UN peacekeeping operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mongolia has deployed troops to South Sudan for 15 consecutive years, with a total of over 23,000 troops sent to various missions worldwide since 2002.
  • The country is among the top 24 countries contributing the largest number of military personnel to UN peacekeeping operations, with more than 890 Mongolian peacekeepers serving under the UN flag as of 2024.
  • Women make up 11 percent of Mongolian peacekeepers, ranking 19th out of 121 Troop-contributing countries globally.
  • The Mongolian Armed Forces' commitment to peacekeeping efforts is emphasized by Brigadier General D. Dugarragchaa, who urged departing personnel to uphold the values and reputation of the forces in their mission abroad.
  • The 016th Unit of the Armed Forces of Mongolia played a key role in the send-off ceremony, with Commander Colonel J. Munkhbayar greeting the contingent at Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
  • Brigadier General Dugarragchaa's address to the departing personnel highlighted the importance of discipline, teamwork, and upholding the reputation of the Mongolian Armed Forces in their mission.

Sources:

  • [www.montsame.mn, News, SEVEN CONTINGENTS OF THE MONGOLIAN PEACEKEEPERS FINISH THEIR MISSIONS](https://www.montsame.mn/en/news/2023/08/202308211243367910c.html)
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