United Nations, April 3 The UN has praised the efforts of Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan in re-opening a critical supply route that had been disrupted by floods last year, emphasizing the “vital role” it played in supporting stability and enabling assistance to vulnerable civilians.The...
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United Nations, April 2 The UN has praised the efforts of Indian peacekeepers deployed in South Sudan to reopen a critical supply route that had been disrupted by floods last year, emphasizing the "vital role" played by peacekeeping missions in assisting local communities.Stéphane Dujarric...
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New Delhi, March 8 Indian Army officer Major Swathi Shanthakumar, who has been recognized by the UN for her work addressing gender-based violence in Malakal, South Sudan, says peacekeeping is "not a singular or routine act", but rather requires creativity and inclusion to make a real difference...
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New Delhi, March 7 – Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, a Bengaluru-based officer serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has been awarded the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 in the gender category for her project, “Equal Partners, Lasting Peace”. Speaking to IANS, the Indian...
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