Context: UN Peacekeeping South Sudan
UN appreciated Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan for reopening the Malakal–Renk corridor, restoring humanitarian access in flood- and conflict-affected areas under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.


Key Points
- Legal Basis and Nature
Based on Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations → UN Security Council maintains international peace and security → missions created through UNSC mandates → operate on consent, impartiality and limited use of force - What UN Peacekeeping Does
Maintains peace, protects civilians, supports political processes, enables humanitarian aid, rebuilds basic infrastructure → now multidimensional (security + governance + relief) - Major Missions
Africa: UNMISS | MONUSCO | MINUSMA | UNISFA | MINURSO
Middle East: UNIFIL | UNDOF | UNTSO
Europe: UNFICYP | UNMIK
Asia: UNMOGIP
India’s Role in South Sudan (UNMISS)
• India among largest troop contributors (~1700+ personnel)
• Indian engineers reopened Malakal-Renk supply route
• Enabled humanitarian aid delivery and connectivity restoration
• Contribution includes infrastructure repair, medical support and civilian protection
• Reflects India’s role as a key stabilising and humanitarian actor