Over 200 Indian peacekeepers get UN medal in South Sudan

More than 200 Indian peacekeepers serving with the UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded the UN medal for their service. The ceremony took place in Juba and included six women and seven Staff Officers among the 210 recipients.

The UN Mission in South Sudan said the medal recognises the courage and compassion of Indian Blue Helmets during crises, medical emergencies and lifesaving missions. India is the second-largest contributor of uniformed personnel to UN peacekeeping globally, with over 4,200 military and police personnel deployed across nine missions, including 1,775 troops in South Sudan as of April 2026.