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China sends medical personel and engingeers for UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia (Linked to Record ID#1552)
| Funder | People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Liberia |
| Country | Liberia |
| Start Date | Dec 01, 2003 |
| End Date | Jun 28, 2030 |
| Duration | 9,706 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 88200 |
Grant Description
In December 2003 China joined the UN peacekeeping operations in Liberia by deploying 500 soldiers to the country. A total of 600 Chinese peacekeepers rotated deployment at an 8 month interval between January 2004 and June 2010.
The peacekeepers consisted of supplies transport, engineering and medical units, including civilian police, military observers and staff officers.
The Engineering and Medical units, captured in this project, are based in Zwedru in UNMIL Sector 4, which covers the southeast region of Liberia. The other units are captured in Record ID#1552.
China concluded its peacekeeping activities for Liberia in 2018, withdrawing the fifth Chinese peacekeeping police team on February 28, 2018.
Sources & References
- http://www.china.org.cn/china/military/2008-12/18/content_16974293.htm, http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2005-07/12/content_794006.htm
- China peacekeepers in Liberia, http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200412/23/eng20041223_168392.html
- China decides to send peacekeepers to new ally Liberia.
- China Solidifies Ties With Liberia
- Govt Contemplates Reciprocation
- Chinese peacekeeping squad leaves for Liberia
- Senator says peacekeepers left 'indelible' impression
- China concludes 14-year peacekeeping operations in Liberia 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 Liberia
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