US EditionTwo Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers Day
- On May 29, at its New York headquarters, the United Nations will honor two Indian peacekeepers who died in service by presenting them posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal, coinciding with the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
- The medals recognize Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of UNDOF and Havildar Sanjay Singh of MONUSCO, who lost their lives last year serving under the UN flag in peace missions.
- India, the fourth largest UN peacekeeping contributor, currently deploys over 5,300 uniformed personnel to 9 active missions in regions including the DRC, Central African Republic, and Western Sahara.
- Since 1948, over 4,400 UN peacekeepers have died in the line of duty. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres honored their bravery and steadfast commitment, highlighting the profound sacrifice made by these individuals.
- The event underlines continued global commitment to adapt peacekeeping efforts and honor sacrifices while fostering peace and stability in conflict zones worldwide.
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Two Indian Peacekeepers to Be Honoured Posthumously with Dag Hammarskjold Medal
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UN to honour two Indian peacekeepers posthumously for their sacrifice in line of duty
The United Nations will posthumously award the prestigious Dag Hammarskjöld Medal to two Indian peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag last year. Brigadier General Amitabh Jha, who served with the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who was deployed with the UN Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), will be honoured at a solemn ceremony here on May 29 on the…
Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers Day
Brigadier General Amitabh Jha, who served with the U.N. Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who was deployed with the U.N. Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), will be honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold medal
Deceased Indian peacekeepers posthumously receive UN medals - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI
A representative image of a soldier. Photo Courtesy: Pixabay Two Indian peacekeepers, who died while serving under the UN flag last year, were honoured on International Day of UN Peacekeepers. The two peacekeepers were identified as Brigadier General Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh. Jha served the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). Singh was deployed with the UN Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The…
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