Juba, Aug. 3 -- In a proud moment, Indian peacekeepers, including 12 women serving in South Sudan, were recently awarded the UN Medals for protecting civilians and humanitarian convoys.

The official account of the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York, said in a post in hindi on the social media platform X, "Recognition for the dedicated services of Indian peacekeepers."

The appreciation in response to a tweet posted earlier by UNMISS, which said, "UNMISS peacekeepers from #India working in Bor, Akobo & Pibor in #SouthSudan have been awarded @UNmedals for protecting civilians & humanitarian convoys, + providing medical & veterinary services. A total of 838 Blue Helmets, including 12 women, were rewarded."

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