China to send 268 peacekeepers to South Sudan (Daily Independent)

China will dispatch a battalion of 268 peacekeepers to South Sudan for a one-year mission.

Officially formed on Wednesday, the battalion will depart from Zhengzhou, Henan Province, in two groups on Sept. 11 and Sept. 23, respectively.

The peacekeepers will be tasked with repairing roads, bridges, and airports, building facilities for water, power and heating supplies, and providing engineering support in mission areas. Read more

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