Chinese peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded U.N. Peace Medal

In the city of Wau in South Sudan on Tuesday, 331 members of the 9th Chinese peacekeeping medical and engineer detachment to the country were awarded the United Nations Medal of Peace.

Members of the 9th Chinese peacekeeping medical and engineer detachments to South Sudan receive the United Nations Medal of Peace in Wau, South Sudan, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]

The medals were awarded at a ceremony held by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan ahead of the start of operations by the next contingent of peacekeepers from China.

Members of the 9th Chinese peacekeeping medical and engineer detachments to South Sudan attend an awarding ceremony held by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in Wau, South Sudan, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. They were conferred the United Nations Medal of Peace. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]

Since they were deployed in September last year, two detachments of peacekeepers from China have completed more than 130 urgent and difficult tasks, such as renovating the county's key supply lines. Thanks to their efforts, around 700 kilometers of roads have been repaired, 3,500 meters of walls reinforced, and 9,000 square meters of land leveled. They have also carried out 38 emergency rescue operations, and seen over 1,800 patients.

Members of the 9th Chinese peacekeeping medical and engineer detachments to South Sudan attend an awarding ceremony held by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in Wau, South Sudan, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. They were conferred the United Nations Medal of Peace. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]

At the award ceremony, the Chinese troops were hailed for the professionalism, efficiency, and discipline they demonstrated during their service.

Members of the 9th Chinese peacekeeping medical and engineer detachments to South Sudan attend an awarding ceremony held by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in Wau, South Sudan, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. They were conferred the United Nations Medal of Peace. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]