One-hundred and ten members of the 3rd Egyptian Combat Convoy Company were awarded the United Nations medal on 20 December 2022, as a tangible recognition of the peacekeepers’ efforts and achievements.
The Egyptian company, based in Mopti, Mali, has participated in many missions since its deployment to the Center region in 2018; successfully completing 43 logistic convoys that have delivered medical aid and rations to blue helmets throughout the country.
However, these four years of service have not been without challenges, reminded Colonel Selim SHREEF, Commander of the Company, during the event on 20 December 2022. Due to the dangerous nature of their work and the complex situation in Mali, the company has tragically experienced 5 casualties because of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) throughout 2022.
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Source: United Nations Egypt