Five Indian Army peacekeepers killed in South Sudan: ministry

[Abingdonboy]

RIP ..........



It is now Above 15,000 troops from Bangladesh

Oh really? I was going to post that nations like Pakistan and BD were increasing their numbers as I had heard but couldn't find the sources.


Thanks for the info bud!

 

[Roybot]

Grim news.

RIP.

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

Why do Subcontinental countries offer so much of their troops to the UN? Pakistan, India and Bangladesh have the highest number.

To some extent its impacts the nation's image in Africa.

 

[Shardul.....the lion]

Rest in peace..............

 

[Bhai Zakir]

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

 

[li0nheart]

This is my first post. Though I am following defence.pk more than 2 years but I am excited


Five Indian Army peacekeepers escorting a United Nations convoy in South Sudan have been killed in an ambush by rebels, the Indian foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.


“Five peacekeepers from India with UNMISS (United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan) killed in ambush in Jonglei,” foreign ministry spokesman Syed Akbaruddin wrote on Twitter. Incident took place around 8.30 am this morning .
He confirmed the deaths to AFP and said the soldiers had been killed while “escorting a UN convoy”. Around 2200 Indian army personnel are in South Sudan , 5 killed included LT Colonel , Junior commissioned officer (JCO) and three jawans and four more have reportedly been injured in this ambush . more information are awaited.


RIP

Welcome to PDF!

Why do Subcontinental countries offer so much of their troops to the UN? Pakistan, India and Bangladesh have the highest number.

IMO every country has to contribute towards UN peacekeeping force either in manpower or by resources (funds, equipments, vehicles, etc). For developing countries first is a more feasible option. That may be the reason behind so many armed personal from Indian subcontinent posted for UNPKF.

 

[Ayush]

RIP.........

 

[Sashan]

Rest In Peace ........

 

[jaiind]

RIP to the braves...

 

[Mike_Brando]

R.I.P. brothers for your contribution to make the world a secure place won't go unnoticed!proud to be a compatriot to these brave men!my deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs...

 

[nair]

Its a sad incident........ Lets pray for their families..... Hope GOI and UN gonna help them on this tough time...

 

[Pakistanisage]

RIP Indian Peacekeepers........

 

[jha]

Bhagwan inki aatma ko shanti de...

 

[A1Kaid]

Apparently "200 attackers" were assaulting the UN outpost, how many Indian soldiers were present at the outpost? I'm thinking if 200 attackers are going to assault an outpost they're not going to target a small outpost but have been one of significance.


http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gi7VpxQspiixXhEQHRxDbe17qRWQ

 

[RajputWarrior]

Rest in peace soldiers. Your deeds will not go unnoticed.