Over 1,000 troops leave for Africa to be a part of UN peacekeeping mission

Up till now, Pakistan Army has been a part of 41 UN peacekeeping missions in 24 countries


Web Desk September 15, 2014

RAWALPINDI: The first batch of 1,100 Pakistani peacekeepers left for Benguai in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Monday to be a part of a UN peacekeeping mission, according to a press release issued by ISPR.

The press release stated that the fact that Pakistani troops have been selected for this particular mission shows the UN’s confidence in the Pakistani army.

Pakistan is one of the leading troops’ contributors in the UN with 8,000 troops.

Up till now, the Pakistan army has been a part of 41 UN peacekeeping missions in 24 countries.

COMMENTS (3)

Irfan Chourbati | 9 years ago | Reply

Pakistan being the largest contributor to the UN Peace Keeping Missions, the security council should acknowledge their contribution and they should not ignore Pakistan in the run of permanent membership in the Security Council.

Watchman | 9 years ago | Reply

Please do not bring back EBOLA.

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