A total of 700 personnel from the Ghanaian Contingent serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded the United Nations Peace Medal in recognition of their service.

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The medals were conferred during a ceremonial parade held at the Battalion Headquarters in Bentiu.

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The event was officiated by Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian, the Force Commander of UNMISS, who served as the Guest of Honour.

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The presentation marked an acknowledgment of Ghana’s continued commitment to global peacekeeping operations and its pivotal role in supporting international peace and security efforts.

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The Ghanaian Battalion (GHANBATT) was lauded for its exemplary performance, particularly in executing flood mitigation initiatives within its designated Area of Responsibility.

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The unit’s efforts in Civil-Military Cooperation and humanitarian assistance were also highlighted as instrumental in furthering the mission’s mandate to facilitate humanitarian access and safeguard civilian populations.

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