InternationalTuesday, 2 June 2026·The Hindu
India’s UN peacekeepers in South Sudan receive Medal of Honour: 565 personnel, including 53 women
On 1 June 2026, 565 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, received the UN Medal of Honour in South Sudan’s Malakal city.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, 565 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, were awarded the United Nations Medal of Honour at a ceremony in Malakal city, South Sudan, by UNMISS.
Key specifics
- UNMISS honoured 565 Indian Blue Helmets on June 1, 2026.
- Among them, 53 were women peacekeepers.
- A total of 464 Rwandan peacekeepers also received the UN Medal of Honour.
- The ceremony was held in Malakal city, South Sudan.
- India contributes more than 4,200 military and police personnel to UN peacekeeping missions.
Exam lens
International organisations and peacekeeping, UNMISS, Malakal, 565 Indian Blue Helmets, 53 women, India’s role as the second-largest contributor after Nepal — TNPSC may ask about UN peacekeeping missions and honours.