Rwandan peacekeepers in Central African Republic decorated with UN service medals
Bria- CAR, 20 September 2023
Today, Rwandan peacekeepers (Rwanda Battle Group V and RWAMED VIII LEVEL2+ Hospital) under United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were decorated with UN service medals in recognition for their peacekeeping service.
The event was held at Bria, Sector East, Haute-Kotto Province, Central African Republic.
The ceremony was presided over by MINUSCA Force Commander, Lt Gen Humphrey NYONE who congratulated Rwandan peacekeepers for the good work done.
The senior contingent commander, Col Dr Osee Robert KARANGWA appreciated the good cooperation of the local leadership, the MINUSCA leadership and friendly forces.
The ceremony was attended by Head Office Bria, Mr Dieng BARA with other Sector officials, local leadership and other MINUSCA contingents.
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