China's UN Peacekeeping Unit Joins UNMISS Emergency Drill Simulating Mass Refugee Displacement Response in South Sudan

Summary

China's 12th Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion, deployed under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), took part in a joint operational drill organized by the UNMISS Juba Field Office, focused on managing a large-scale influx of displaced persons. The exercise was structured in two phases — a tabletop exercise followed by a field exercise — and brought together more than 280 military, police, and civilian personnel from multiple organizations including the UN Police and Juba tactical command. Chinese peacekeepers collaborated closely with UN Police officers and formed police units (FPUs) to execute six distinct operational drill categories, encompassing cordon deployment, perimeter security, and the temporary accommodation and control of displaced persons. The battalion also successfully navigated eight simulated emergency scenarios, including managing unauthorized camp entries, crowd surges at the gate, and delivering medical assistance to refugees. The drill demonstrated China's commitment to enhancing interoperability with UN partner forces while strengthening its capacity to manage complex humanitarian security challenges in volatile environments.