The Deputy Police Commissioner for the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Brig. Gen. Mutasem Almajali, visited Rwanda Formed Police Unit-One (FPU-1) deployed in Malakal, Upper Nile State and thanked them for their resilience and professionalism in advancing the mission peacekeeping mandate.
Dr. Mutasem was received by the Rwanda FPU-1 contingent commander, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Faustin Kalimba, who briefed him on their mandate and operations conducted.
The UNMISS Deputy Police Commissioner also visited some of the Rwanda FPU-1 posts in the Protection of Civilians (POC) camp for displaced persons, which is under the protection of Rwandan unit, and briefed the Rwandan contingent.
He thanked them for ensuring the safety and security of the displaced civilians and encouraged them to work in harmony with Individual Police Officers (IPOs) to achieve the UNMISS mandate.
“Continue to be defined by your discipline and commitment to uphold the good image that Rwanda Police has portrayed in peacekeeping missions. Work hand-in-hand with IPOs as UN Police family to effectively achieve the mandate,” Dr. Mutasem said.
Rwanda FPU-1 of 240 officers, is one of the two Rwandan Police contingents deployed under the UN Mission in South Sudan.
It is charged with the protection of civilians, who were displaced by violent conflicts, conducts patrols, escort duties and supports in capacity building of the local Police and other players in policing.(End)