Indian Army troops, other soldiers under UN Mission repulse militant attack in Congo

The Indian Army troops are deployed in Democratic Republic of Congo as part of the MONUSCO (United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo)

|May 27, 2022, 11:59:32 IST

New Delhi: Indian Army troops along with personnel from some other countries, deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of a UN mission, repulsed a militant attack on Wednesday in the central African nation, Indian officials said.The Indian Army troops are deployed in that country as part of the MONUSCO (United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo)."On 22 May, an inimical armed group launched unprovoked fire and attack on FARDC (Congolese Army) and MONUSCO positions. The Indian Army and troops of other nationalities under the UN flag repulsed the attackers through swift and concerted firepower," an Indian Army official said on Thursday."The Indian Army contingents continue to maintain a strong deterrent posture to deter any further hostile action towards strategic towns and roads, as well as to protect the local population," he said.Meanwhile, a top UN official lauded the peacekeepers' efforts and proactive role in countering these assaults on the civilian population.India is the second-highest military (1,888) and fifth-highest (139) police-contributing country to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). India has been among the largest troop-contributing countries to the UN peacekeeping missions.The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the attack on (MONUSCO) and Forces armes de la Rpublique dmocratique du Congo (FARDC) positions by the Mouvement du 23 mars (M23) on May 22 in the area of Shangi, North Kivu.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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