Li Lei, Yang Shupeng carrying the bodies of the martyrs military working group of Chinese peacekeeping forces home today
Beijing, July 19, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry's Web site, July 19 at 15 o'clock local time, carrying Li Lei, Yang Shupeng martyrs remains tasks the Working Group of the Chinese Army Air Force aircraft, took off from Entebbe airport to return home. Crew also includes a peacekeeping battalion to South Sudan injured Yao Daoxiang, and Kuregaku, and 25 Chinese citizens evacuated from South Sudan, as well as the Chinese army team members. Aircraft are expected to 20th, at 15 o'clock arrived at Zhengzhou airport.
On July 10, to South Sudan peacekeeping infantry battalion 1 infantry fighting in the South and the Soviet Union when performing a camp guard duties in the camp was hit by a rocket, 2 die, 2 persons were seriously injured and 3 persons slightly injured.
After the attack for the first time, related to joint military operations command center immediately into emergency duty parts, continuous tracking and guiding body response in real time, immediate Chinese military working group formed and ago programme, and inform the preparation of the air force to send transport planes to southern Sudan.
Head of Central Military Commission in accordance with the instructions and the heads of the military joint chiefs requested, China's Defense Ministry in conjunction with the Bureau of the Office of Peacekeeping Affairs, quickly thinning programmes, preparation of plans, coordination of military and social forces, prepared before the Working Group, and active coordination of the Department of peacekeeping operations of the United Nations, the Mission of South Sioux related departments and embassies in South Sudan, the Embassy of Uganda, to rescue the wounded.
Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies in South Sudan is also quickly launched the emergency mechanism. China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Representative met with relevant officials of the United Nations Under Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations Sue, demanding on rescue and rehabilitation issues in full support of the United Nations, and to take practical measures to protect peacekeepers in South Sudan security.
Since starting on July 13, the Chinese army group in South Sudan, the Ugandan Embassy to work together, has completed a visit of sympathy the peacekeeping force troops, local guide forces to strengthen security and deal with casualties aftermath to help evacuate 49 South Sudanese citizens and other tasks.
(Editors: Zhong Qinghui UN660)
2016-07-19 22:00:26
China News Network
