United Nations on Sunday honored 129 members who lost their lives around the globe in 2015 in the International Peacekeepers Day.
Colonel Bishnu Raut, Deputy Sector Commander in South Sudan, announces that UN Chief Ban Ki-moon honored peace keepers who laid their lives for peace in 50 countries, Radio Voice of Hope reports.
Winnie Babihuga UNMISS’ Coordinator in Wau says the peacekeepers will continue to protect civilians and ensure that all needy the people receive humanitarian aid.
Political Advisor of Wau State Taban John Gou apologizes to the UN Mission for losing their staff in South Sudan.
We will make sure the UN is carrying out its task without difficulties in the state, says Political advisor.
Since first Mission in 1948 up to now UN pays tribute to 3,400 peacekeepers who died in the line of duties.