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Vietnam deploys fresh officers to UN peacekeeping operations in Africa
Vietnam has rotated two military personnel to United Nations peacekeeping missions in East Africa, strengthening the country's contribution to regional stability efforts. The deployments include assignments to operations in Abyei and South Sudan.
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Senior Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen My Hanh has been assigned to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), where she will serve as senior training staff officer, replacing Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Thu. Hanh, who teaches English at the Military Academy of Logistics, brings language expertise and instructional experience to the role.
Meanwhile, Captain Truong Tan Huy has been posted to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as a military observer, succeeding Major Le Vinh Hoang. Huy previously served as a logistics assistant with Battalion 871 of Brigade 954 under Naval Region 4 of the Vietnam People's Navy.
These personnel rotations reflect Vietnam's ongoing commitment to international peacekeeping operations under the UN banner. Both officers bring specialized military backgrounds to their new positions, supporting UN efforts to maintain peace and security in the strategically important East African region.
Vietnam has maintained an active presence in UN peacekeeping missions for several decades, deploying personnel across multiple continents. The latest rotation demonstrates the country's dedication to contributing trained and experienced military professionals to international security frameworks.