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China sends 22nd peacekeeping troupe to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Funder | China Ministry of National Defense |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2018 |
| End Date | Sep 03, 2028 |
| Duration | 3,898 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 87126 |
Grant Description
On September 20, 2018, the Chinese government dispatched the 22nd peacekeeping mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The peacekeeping mission will last for a year.
According to the Ministry of National Defense of the PRC, the first batch of team was dispatched from Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 20th whereas the second batch would be dispatched on September 28. The first batch includes 100 engineering and medical troops, whereas the second batch includes 218 team members.
This peacekeeping mission is in support of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Congo (MONUSCO) as China is a supporting partner and the roles of the engineering team include maintaining bridges, roads, blindages, and airports, whereas the medical team will be responsible for treating the wounded, epidemic prevention and humanitarian aid.
On the morning of August 8, 2019, an award ceremony was held to award the "Peace Medal of Honor" to 218 officers and soldiers of China's 22nd batch of peacekeeping troops to the Congo.
Sources & References
- Chinese peacekeepers leave for DR Congo
- Chinese and foreign peacekeepers complete joint construction mission in Congo (K)
- Chinese peacekeeping medical team rescues Egyptian malaria patients in Congo
- 中国第22批赴刚果（金）维和部队218名官兵被联合国授予“和平荣誉勋章”
- 中国第２２批赴刚果（金）维和部队出征 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Government of Democratic Republic of Congo
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