Mongolian peacekeepers save refugees in South Sudan

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Peacekeepers from the Mongolian Battalion, nicknamed “MonBatt” by the UN, have saved lives of domestic refugees, reported the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS). David Shearer, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in South Sudan, praised the bravery of Mongolian soldiers in times of danger. According to him, the incident occurred on the evening of February 22, when 11 domestic refugees were beaten up by a group of people in military costumes near a farm in Bentiu. Thanks to the soldiers from the MonBatt’s courageous actions, the seven men and four women were saved. As of today, a total of around 120 thousand Sudanese refugees are living in the Bentiu Camp. Similar stories are being told about the Mongolian peacekeepers in South Sudan, where they have prevented bloodsheds by discovering hidden firearms and a terror group, have helped deliver babies and saved people’s lives.