A helicopter attached to the 3rd Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to UNISFA takes off for armed patrol and aerial reconnaissance tasks. (Photo by Zhao Lingran)
ABYEI, Oct. 11 -- The 3rd Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) completed armed patrol and aerial reconnaissance tasks in the area of conflict on October 6 according to the order by the UNISFA.
Armed skirmishes occurred several times in Abyei recently, tightening regional tension. In response, the Chinese contingent has been on high alert and committed to the effective implementation of peacekeeping missions.