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Vietnam's national flag is flying together with the flags of the UN, South Sudan, Mongolia, Ghana, India, Cambodia and the UK |
Present at the ceremony were Ms. Hiroko Hirahara, Chief of the UNMISS Field Office in Bentiu, leaders of Unity state, representatives from community organizations, military forces under UNMISS, civilian agencies and non-governmental organizations in South Sudan.
At the flag-hoisting ceremony, the national flag of Vietnam was flying together with the flags of the UN, South Sudan, Mongolia, Ghana, India, Cambodia and the UK. This confirms Vietnam’s presence and participation in the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
At the ceremony, the participants observed two minutes in silence in tribute to UN workers who had sacrificed their lives for the UN peacekeeping cause all over the world, including South Sudan.
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The participants observe two minutes in silence in tribute to UN workers who had sacrificed their lives for the UN peacekeeping cause all over the world |
In her speech, Ms. Hiroko Hirahara expressed deep gratitude to the fallen UN staffers, including her colleagues in Unity. She also expressed her deep grief over the decease of thousands of South Sudanese during the conflicts.
The Chief of the UNMISS Field Office in Bentiu stressed that on this special day, she appreciated all-out efforts and devotions of involved people. Though working in a challenging environment, UNMISS, other UN agencies, their partners, workers, volunteers, military and civilian forces, all have worked closely together to bring best things to local people. She thanked them for all they have done for the better of the local people.
The UN Day is annually organized on October 24 to celebrate the day when the UN Charter brought into effect in 1945.
By My Hanh (from Bentiu, South Sudan)
Translated by Mai Huong