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First group of Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 1 deployed to Abyei

The first group of Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 1 arrived at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) on May 5, according to the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations.
First group of Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 1 deployed to Abyei ảnh 1Taking into account the latest deployment, Vietnam’s military has sent a total of 76 officers on individual duties, and 436 soldiers in groups on UN peacekeeping missions. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The first group of Vietnam'sEngineering Unit Rotation 1 arrived at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei(UNISFA) on May 5, according to the Vietnam Department of PeacekeepingOperations.

The 28-member group was led by Colonel Mac DucTrong, deputy head of the department, head of the Engineering Unit Rotation 1and commander of the Vietnamese peacekeeping force at UNISFA.

The officers and soldiers left for the UNpeacekeeping mission on May 3. They have been assigned to take over barracks inthe mission and equipment transported from Vietnam via the sea route, and makepreparations to welcome the official unit of 156 people, to be deployed inmid-May.

This is the first time Vietnam has sent militaryengineers to join UN peacekeeping operations. It is the unit-level formationwith the largest number of members ever participating in UN peacekeepingmissions.

The staff members of the Engineering Unit Rotation 1,which debuted on November 17, 2011, will help provide humanitarian assistance and support the UN delegations in keeping and re-establishing peace in the area.

They will also ensure transport, perform roadmaintenance, help reconstruct the UN base, and provide support for the localcommunity by building community houses, schools, and other public facilities.

Taking into account the latest deployment, Vietnam’smilitary has sent a total of 76 officers on individual duties, and 436 soldiersin groups on UN peacekeeping missions./.
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