By Viet Tuan  November 21, 2018 | 10:19 am GMT+7 Two more Vietnamese officers will join U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. Photo by VnExpress/VT Vietnam has deployed two military observers to oversee United Nations peacekeeping in South Sudan. Major Tran Duc Huong and Captain Nguyen Phuc Dong received their orders from the Ministry of Defense at a ceremony Tuesday. U.N. military observers’ roles include patrolling demilitarized zones, monitoring the military situation in their area of responsibility, looking into and reporting violations of ceasefires and other arrangements and negotiating and mediating in difficult or tense situations. Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel General Pham Ngoc Minh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, expressed confidence that the two officers would strive to fulfill their assigned duties. Major Huong said while the mission would be challenging, it was an honor for him. "[We are] proud that we will get to directly take … [Read more...] about Two Vietnamese military officers leave for UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
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Vietnam’s peacekeeping mission in South Sudan grabs int’l headlines
Vietnamese military doctors in South Sudan (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s participation in UN peacekeeping activities in war-torn South Sudan has gained praise from international media. On its official website peacekeeping.un.org, the UN Peacekeeping called the presence of Vietnam’s first level-2 field military hospital in Bentiu as a “historic arrival”, and the “green beret” force has been welcomed by the UN and the UN Mission in this African country. Despite formidable challenges in the nation, Vietnamese doctors will successfully complete their mission, it said. In the writing “ RAAF flies Vietnamese peacekeepers to South Sudan”, Australia’s analysis firm “The Strategist” affirmed that the Vietnamese hospital’s operations in South Sudan not only show the country’s increasing role in the international arena but it also offers opportunities for Vietnamese and Australian militaries to step … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s peacekeeping mission in South Sudan grabs int’l headlines
First troops of Vietnam’s first L2FH No.1 arrive in South Sudan
It is the first airlift of Vietnam’s L2FH No.1 to the African country with 32 personnel and medical equipment. The second one is scheduled to be carried out in two weeks’ time. Troops of Vietnam’s L2FH No.1 was welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel Weiguang Wang, Chief Medical Officer of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Commanding Officer of the UK’s L2FH Scott Fitzgerald in Bentiu, and advanced mission of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense. Members of Vietnam’s L2FH No.1 at Juba International Airport in South Sudan On the evening of the same day, Colonel Mac Duc Trong, head of the advanced mission of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense, and members of Vietnam’s L2FH No.1, had a meeting with the commanding staff of the UK’s L2FH, which is stationed in Bentiu. During the event, Commanding Officer Scott Fitzgerald shared essential information about the situations in Bentiu and introduced … [Read more...] about First troops of Vietnam’s first L2FH No.1 arrive in South Sudan
Vietnamese military doctors depart for UN mission in South Sudan
The Hanoitimes - This is the first time Vietnam has deployed an independent unit to directly participate in UN peacekeeping missions. The first group of 30 Vietnamese military doctors have departed for South Sudan on October 1 evening to take over a field hospital, carrying out the United Nations’ (UN) international mission. Australia's Air Force's Boeing C-17 Globemaster III landed Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Photo: vnexpress Under the plan, the first group of officers and soldiers will travel to South Sudan to care for and protect the health of the people here. This is the first time Vietnam has deployed an independent unit to directly participate in UN peacekeeping missions. The field hospital was comprised of staff selected from the 175 Military Hospital, the 7A Military Hospital, the 7B Military Hospital, and the Army Corps No.4 Hospital. South Sudan is a country in East Africa, with more than 13 million people. People in this country now face … [Read more...] about Vietnamese military doctors depart for UN mission in South Sudan
Vietnam’s field hospital serves peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Vietnam will, for the first time, send military doctors to participate in the UN’s peacekeeping force. The doctors will travel to South Sudan to take over a field hospital of the United Kingdoms whose personnel are about to withdraw. After receiving intensive training over the past nearly four years, the doctors are ready to carry out its international humanitarian mission. A patient with multiple serious injures is transferred to the field hospital. Upon arrival, he is immediately diagnosed with suspended breathing, cardiac arrest, and in need of intensive care. This is a situation that the hospital will frequently encounter when they deploy to South Sudan to join the UN’s peacekeeping forces. Founded in December 2014, the Field Hospital (level 2, no.1) is the first individual unit from Vietnam which will directly participate in UN peacekeeping forces. Therefore, the selection of eligible employees and training work has been well prepared by the Ministry of National … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s field hospital serves peacekeeping mission in South Sudan