SOUTH SUDAN: UN peace mission lost nearly 4,000 peacekeepers globally
United Nation Mission in South Sudan has reported that more than 3,700 peacekeepers have died in their line of duty across the world since the beginning of the mission.
Speaking in Juba on 29th, May, 2018 during United Nation celebration to mark 70 years of service and sacrifice, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan David Shearer said the figure includes 134 officers who lost their lives last year alone.
Mr. Shearer added that, the UN also mourns the loss of colleagues who have died in South Sudan Since 2011 expressing hopes that the Country can be able to attain peace this year.
Speaking at the same function, Senior Advisor & Presidential Envoy Nhial Deng Nhial however said that incidents of peacekeepers losing their lives in South Sudan is relatively low due to respect accorded to foreigners by the people of South Sudan.
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Source: CRN
