UN lauds efforts by Indian peacekeepers in opening key corridor in South Sudan, Pg18

Key Highlights:

• The UN praised Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan for reopening a critical supply route.
• The Malakal-Renk main supply route had been closed due to floods since last year.
• India is the top troop-contributing country to UNMISS with 1,779 personnel as of January 2026.
• The reopened road will improve mobility and facilitate humanitarian assistance to local communities.

Detailed Insights:

• UNMISS was established in July 2011 by the UN Security Council to consolidate peace and security in South Sudan.
• The Indian Engineering Unit reclaimed land from floodwaters to restore the road, ensuring safer access.
• Reopening the supply route supports stability and enables critical assistance to reach vulnerable civilians.
• The new road alignment significantly improves mobility in the area.

Key Concepts Involved:

• UNMISS: A UN peacekeeping mission established to support peace and security in South Sudan.
• Peacekeeping: The active maintenance of a truce between nations or communities, especially by an international organization.