PR: UN’s Pakistani Peacekeepers to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo after more than 20 years of service

25 Apr 2024

PR: UN’s Pakistani Peacekeepers to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo after more than 20 years of service

Kinshasa, April 25, 2024: More than 20 years after their arrival in the DR Congo, the United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are preparing to leave the country. The contingent has constituted the bulk of the UN’s troops deployed in South Kivu province and their important contributions to peace consolidation and security was recognized during a tribute ceremony today.