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STORY: SOUTH SUDAN / BANGLADESHI ENGINEERS UN MEDAL
TRT: 3:16
SOURCE: UNMISS
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH/NATS
DATELINE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2024, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN
DATELINE: 21 MARCH 2021, YAMBIO, SOUTH SUDAN
1. Various Shots – Bangladeshi engineers at work
DATELINE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2024, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN
2. Soundbite: Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom:
“You have performed these duties amidst unprecedented floods, risks of violence perpetrated by militia groups and organized forces. Through the construction and maintenance of the Yambio to Tambura main supply route, you have contributed to improving the lives of thousands of South Sudanese and strengthened our ability to engage with local communities.”
3. Various Shots – Medal parade
4. Soundbite: UNMISS Sector South Commander, Brigadier General Dinesh Singh:
“The soldiers of this contingent have consistently shown exceptional dedication to carry out their duties, and because of these efforts, they have constantly upheld an uncompromising commitment to excellence, ensuring that every action they take is guided by the core principals, values and ethos of UNMISS.”
5. Various Shots – Medal parade
6. Soundbite: Major Farjana:
“We have worked with all the people around the world, hand and hand, together. I have got to know the culture of other contingents around the world, so I will take this back to my country and spread love and the joy amongst all of us.”
7. Various Shots – Medal Parade
8. Soundbite: Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom:
“In the face of adversity, whether it is the harsh climatic conditions, the complex socio-political landscape, or the physical dangers of this mission, you have conducted yourselves with honor, discipline, and professionalism.”
9. Various Shots -Medal Parade
10. Soundbite: Captain Sakib:
“You are passing through a difficult time, maybe you are passing through tough times, but surely there will be light and we, the flagbearers of the United Nations, we are here to bring peace, we are here to work for peace.”
11. Various Shots – Signing and group photo
The road from Yambio to Tambura is a lifeline for communities caught up in catastrophic intercommunal conflict and for the United Nations peacekeepers deployed to protect them.
Over the past year, Bangladeshi engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have toiled in difficult and dangerous conditions to construct and repair this 189-kilometer stretch to help improve security and humanitarian access as well as connect communities for peacebuilding.
Soundbite: Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom:
“You have performed these duties amidst unprecedented floods, risks of violence perpetrated by militia groups and organized forces. Through the construction and maintenance of the Yambio to Tambura main supply route, you have contributed to improving the lives of thousands of South Sudanese and strengthened our ability to engage with local communities.”
The contribution of the 275 peacekeepers, including 24 women peacekeepers, was recognized by the awarding of the UN Medal of Honor at a ceremony in the capital Juba.
Soundbite: UNMISS Sector South Commander, Brigadier General Dinesh Singh:
“The soldiers of this contingent have consistently shown exceptional dedication to carry out their duties, and because of these efforts, they have constantly upheld an uncompromising commitment to excellence, ensuring that every action they take is guided by the core principals, values and ethos of UNMISS.”
Outside of their engineering duties, the contingent actively supported local communities, providing medical care, distributing sports items and schoolbooks to children, renovating sports grounds, and repairing the Juba Central Prison. It has been a rewarding experience for the peacekeepers too.
Soundbite: Major Farjana:
“We have worked with all the people around the world, hand and hand, together. I have got to know the culture of other contingents around the world, so I will take this back to my country and spread love and the joy amongst all of us.”
Bangladesh is the second highest troop contributing country to global UN peacekeeping, with 149 peacekeepers losing their lives serving under the UN flag, including five in South Sudan.
Soundbite: Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom:
“In the face of adversity, whether it is the harsh climatic conditions, the complex socio-political landscape, or the physical dangers of this mission, you have conducted yourselves with honor, discipline, and professionalism.”
As the peacekeepers prepare to return home, they have a message for those they have served.
Soundbite: Captain Sakib:
“You are passing through a difficult time, maybe you are passing through tough times, but surely there will be light and we, the flagbearers of the United Nations, we are here to bring peace, we are here to work for peace.”
Their commitment to the cause of will be continued when a new contingent of Bangladeshi engineers deploys to South Sudan later this year.
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