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UN acknowledges services of Pakistani peacekeepers in Congo

UN acknowledges services of Pakistani peacekeepers in Congo
May 1, 2020
NEW YORK (92 News) – The United Nations (UN) has acknowledged the services of Pakistani peacekeepers in Congo. In a tweet, a spokesperson of the world body said Pakistani peacekeepers helped save hundreds of lives during deadly floods in Congo. The spokesperson said Pakistan is amongst the top contributors to the UN Peacekeeping. Earlier, Pakistani peacekeepers have continued its relief efforts for the people of Democratic Republic of CONGO (DRC) and rescued more than 2,000 people stranded due to heavy floods. In his tweet, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General (DG) ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar said that the Pakistani Blue Helmets, part of UN Mission in Congo (MONUSCO), rescued more than 2000 people as torrential floods erupted in the Uvira region started last week that wreaked havoc by leaving thousands of houses damaged and affected 75,000 locals. “Pakistani Blue Helmets, part of UN Mission in Congo (MONUSCO) immediately rushed to the affected areas for rescue and relief of local populace. Rescue parties were immediately dispatched with paramedics and rescue equipment to different locations,” the DG ISPR said. “The peacekeepers built a stone embankment to check flood water, which was strong enough to shift people & vehicles from affected area. Stranded people were served with food and provided necessary medical care,” Maj Gen Iftikhar maintained.