UN awards 67 RDF batallian operating in Darfur.

Rwandan peacekeepers serving under Rwanbatt36 (67 Infantry Battalion) in the African Union – United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) received recognition medals in a function that took place on 21 September 2013 in Kabkabiya, North Darfur.

The decoration medal ceremony is aimed at recognize the good job well-done by the peacekeepers in UNAMID. Rwandans were decorated together with a contingent of Mongolian Level Two Hospital.

Lt Gen Ignace Paul Mella, UNAMID Force Commander accompanied by Col Ludoviko Mugisha, Rwanda’s Contingent Commander in Darfur was the Guest of honor to the colourful ceremony.

The UNAMID Force Commander thanked the Government of Rwanda for sending troops in peacekeeping mission in Sudan. He commended Rwandan peacekeepers for a job well done, discipline, commitment and good relationship with Darfurians.

He also thanked Rwandan peacekeepers for good cooperation with forces from other countries, Police advisors, Military observers and other UN Staff present in Darfur.

The ceremony was also marked by a volley ball match between Jordan Formed Police Unit and Rwanbatt 36 that ended on a score of 3 sets to nil in favour of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) team.

The function was eclipsed with a cultural show at night by the contingents.

 

Source:MINADEF

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