Pakistani Troops in Africa

[A1Kaid]

Pakistan one of the largest contributors to the UN peacekeeping force, was involved with the United Nation's peacekeeping mission in Somalia.

I present some pictures of our soldiers in a foreign land, Africa.




"Pakistani soldiers and Somali men at a security checkpoint at Mogadishu airport. On the far left are some American soldiers. On the top right you can see the wheel of a destroyed artillery piece."

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Pakistani Troops, Tubimbi, South Kivu, in the Congo




"Pakistan Army Troops serving under the aegis of United Nations in Congo distributing books and stationery amongst the children in an orphanage in Uvira, Congo(15-02-08)"





Pakistani troops of MONUC (Mission des Nations Unis en RD Congo) in Uvira. Local people call them "Amigos"




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"The first deployment of UN peacekeepers from Pakistan arrive in Kachele, in the north eastern region of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 11 October 2003. . Pakistan 25 May 2007 denied "preposterous" allegations that its troops deployed with the UN in the Democratic Republic of Congo had traded gold and weapons with militia groups."





We all know about our troops fighting the Taliban and serving Pakistan, but let's never forget all the troops fighting abroad, they are Pakistan's dedication and contribution to World security and peace.

[A1Kaid]

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"A UN peacekeeper from Pakistan searches residents for weapons in Kachele, in the north eastern region of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 11 October 2003. Pakistan 25 May 2007 denied "preposterous" allegations that its troops deployed with the UN in the Democratic Republic of Congo had traded gold and weapons with militia groups."




Pakistani Army training the D.R. Congolese Army




It appears Pakistani troops on patrol in the D.R. Congo...

"Group of IDPs flee to escape fighting between Congolese army and rebel troops in North Kivu31 October 2008 – Top United Nations officials today voiced deep concern over the plight of the hundreds of thousands of civilians caught up in the deadly fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and appealed to all sides to ensure their safety. As many as 250,000 Congolese have been uprooted from their homes since August as a result of the fighting between Congolese armed forces (FARDC)..."



Peacekeeping on Patrol in the Congo




On Guard providing security








What an amazing photo.

[A1Kaid]

Getty Images

"A file photo taken 09 June 1993 shows Pakistani United Nations troops on guard as Italian helicopters fly over Mogadishu. Somali government forces stormed the United Nations compound in Mogadishu 17 October 2007 and detained the World Food Program's (WFP) top representative in the capital, a UN official said."





General Joseph P. Hoar, USMC, Commander in Chief U.S. Central Command, presents a plaque to the Pakistani General in charge of some of the ground troops provide support in Mogadishu.





Pakistani peacekeepers for UNOSOM in Mogadishu




Jan. 2009. Pakistani UN Troops patrolling in Somali village , possibly rooting out Somali militants...



On Thursday, Pakistani United Nations peacekeepers pray before boarding a plane to leave Sierra Leone at the end of their mandate in the country.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4536170.stm (Picture #2)

A very interesting collection of picture of Pakistani troops in Africa.

[DarkStar]

very nice images...

the Pakistani army is very well respected for its UN deployments, and much loved in the countries deployed....

Except maybe Somalia, where it was Pakistani soldiers that rescued the Americans after they had been surrounded by Farah Aidid's men...the infamous Black Hawk Down case, with the American film makers completely changing the story to change the heroes from Pakistani to US soldiers.

[Xeric]

Guud old memories..!

Originally Posted by DarkStar

very nice images...

the Pakistani army is very well respected for its UN deployments, and much loved in the countries deployed....

Except maybe Somalia, where it was Pakistani soldiers that rescued the Americans after they had been surrounded by Farah Aidid's men...the infamous Black Hawk Down case, with the American film makers completely changing the story to change the heroes from Pakistani to US soldiers.

Have you seen that video game that they have made on it? i mean it is down right stupid. Anywaz, Pakistani troops are the most respected body of troops on the UN Missions. We have been working hard to keep this title. Actually we dont abuse the facilities provided to us by the UN during such missions.

[A1Kaid]

Pakistan Troops in Sierra Leone

"Pakistan save Sierra Leone"

Children in Sierra Leone express their gratitude to Pakistan. Pakistan troops deployed in Sierra Leone as part of the UN Peace keeping mission.

YouTube - Pakistan troops in Siera Leone - Violent Coasts - BBC Travel

YouTube - Pakistan troops in Siera Leone - Violent Coasts - BBC Travel

[Lady Macbeth]

Great going Pakistani Fuajis.....make us more proud( as if there is a chance....all of us are already very very proud)..

[A1Kaid]

Pakistan Army troops serving under UN Mission in Côte d'Ivoire - March 19, 2009

YouTube - Pakistan Army troops serving under UN Mission in Lvory Coast - March 19, 2009

YouTube - Pakistan Army troops serving under UN Mission in Lvory Coast - March 19, 2009

Much of the stability and rest and non-fighting that can be seen in West Africa and various parts of the third-world are thanks to the Pakistan Army and their contribution to the UN Peace keeping Mission.

African-Militant fighting and violence have sharply waned in Africa since the arrival of Pakistan Army forces.

[A1Kaid]

Pakistan Army actively training Congolese Army - February 15, 2008

YouTube - Pakistan Army actively training Congolese Army - February 15, 2008

YouTube - Pakistan Army actively training Congolese Army - February 15, 2008

Pakistan Army Troops serving under the aegis of UN Mission in Congo are actively involved in training Congolese Army in their Military Training School in their Military Training School at Liberazi. So far, two Congolese Infantry Battalions have been trained by Pakistan Army Troops and two more are undergoing training. Congolese Army Troops undergo a 12 weeks training programme which includes Field Craft, Small Arms Firing, Drill and Physical Training. [Courtesy: Associated Press of Pakistan]