Rwanda National Police (RNP) rotated its Formed Police Unit contingent serving under the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Rwanda Formed Police Unit Three (RWAFPU3-7) commanded by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Donatha Nyinawumuntu left early in the morning to replace RWAFPU3-6 in the capital Juba, which arrived home later in the afternoon after a successful one-year tour-of-duty.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Emmy Karangwa guided the replaced contingent safely back home.
Commissioner of Police (CP) Yahaya Kamunuga saluted off the deployed contingent of 160 Police officers, majority women, at Kigali International Airport, and received the outgoing contingent, on behalf of the RNP leadership.
While receiving the officers, who completed their peacekeeping duties, ACP Kamunuga commended them for their professionalism and dedication.
“Welcome back to your country. The leadership of the Rwanda National Police appreciates your commitment, discipline, and professionalism, which enabled you to perform your duties effectively,” said CP Kamunuga.
SP Karangwa, the RWAFPU3-6 Deputy Commander of the outgoing contingent, highlighted the diverse activities they carried out during their mission. These included not only restoring peace and ensuring security but also working with the United Nations staff, the local Police and communities.
“In addition to our primary responsibility of maintaining peace in South Sudan, we also engaged in community development initiatives related to health and hygiene through Umuganda, and teaching the local communities on how to construct organic gardens for proper feeding,” SP Karangwa said.
He added: “We also provided additional support such as donating essential items to local security personnel, including boots and raincoats; scholastic and hygiene items to vulnerable schoolchildren.”
Rwanda began deploying police officers to the South Sudan peacekeeping mission in 2015. Currently, the country has two contingents in South Sudan, comprising about 400 officers.
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