Network Project. The Agreement for the implementation of the project in South Sudan was signed in February 2012. The project is at an advanced stage of implementation. Indian Contingent in United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) India has two battalions of about 2,000 personnel in the UNMISS, deployed in two of the largest states in South Sudan - Jonglei and Upper Nile. Additionally, there is a police component of around 40 Indian Police officers who are assisting the South Sudan National Police Service in building up the police structures, and a number of civilian officials are in various other departments of UNMISS. The Indian army contingents have been undertaking several social welfare initiatives viz. holding medical camps, etc., which have been highly appreciated by the local population. On 09 April 2013, 36 Indian soldiers who were escorting a UN convoy from Pibor to Bor in Jonglei State came under heavy attack from the rebels. One senior Indian Army officer and four soldiers were killed and four Indian soldiers were injured. Seven other civilians from Kenya and South Sudan were also killed in the attack. Two Indian soldiers were killed in an attack on the UN Base at Akobo (Jonglei State) on 19 December 2013. Two Indian soldiers suffered injuries during an attack on the UN Base at Bor, in Jonglei State in April 2014. Indian community in South Sudan Presently, there are about 450 Indian nationals in South Sudan. Some of them have set up businesses in Juba and others are working for various companies. A small number of Indian nationals also work in Christian missionary organizations in South Sudan. In addition, as mentioned above, there are 2,000 Indian army peacekeepers, 40 police officers and some civilian officials attached to UNMISS. Indians have been among the first to open hotels, borehole companies, printing press and departmental store in Juba in early 2006. Indian nationals in Juba have formed an Indian Association, whose membership is presently around 250. The Embassy maintains regular contacts with the Indian community in South Sudan and facilitates their various social projects (Last year, a medical camp was organized through participation of doctors from India, for the local South Sudanese community and a blood donation camp was arranged in January 2014).
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Network Project. The Agreement for the implementation of the project in South Sudan was signed in February 2012. The project is at an advanced stage of implementation. Indian Contingent in United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) India has two battalions of about 2,000 personnel in the UNMISS, deployed in two of the largest states in South Sudan - Jonglei and Upper Nile. Additionally, there is a police component of around 40 27 Indian Police officers who are assisting the South Sudan National Police Service in building up the police structures, and a number of civilian officials are in various other departments of UNMISS. The Indian army contingents have been undertaking several social welfare initiatives viz. holding medical camps, etc., which have been highly appreciated by the local population. On 09 April 2013, 36 35 Indian soldiers who were escorting a UN convoy from Pibor to Bor in Jonglei State came under heavy attack from the rebels. One senior Indian Army officer and four soldiers were killed and four Indian soldiers were injured. Seven other civilians from Kenya and South Sudan were also killed in the attack. Two Indian soldiers were killed in an attack on the UN Base at Akobo (Jonglei State) on 19 December 2013. Two Indian soldiers suffered injuries during an attack on the UN Base at Bor, in Jonglei State in April 2014. Indian community in South Sudan Presently, there are about 450 500 Indian nationals in South Sudan. Some of them have set up businesses in Juba and others are working for various companies. A small number of Indian nationals also work in Christian missionary organizations in South Sudan. In addition, as mentioned above, there are 2,000 Indian army peacekeepers, 40 27 police officers and some civilian officials attached to UNMISS. Indians have been among the first to open hotels, borehole companies, printing press and departmental store in Juba in early 2006. Indian nationals in Juba have formed an Indian Association, whose membership is presently around 250. The Embassy maintains regular contacts with the Indian community in South Sudan and facilitates their various social projects (Last year, a two medical camp was camps were organized through participation of doctors from India, for the local South Sudanese community in 2013 and a blood donation camp was arranged in January 2014).. For more information and latest updates please visit Embassy of India, Juba website: xxxx://xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/ *****
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Network Project. The Agreement for the implementation of the project in South Sudan was signed in February 2012. The project is at an advanced stage of implementation. Indian Contingent in United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) India has two battalions of about 2,000 personnel in the UNMISS, deployed in two of the largest states in South Sudan - Jonglei and Upper Nile. Additionally, there is a police component of around 40 37 Indian Police officers who are have been assisting the South Sudan National Police Service in building up the police structures, and a number of civilian officials are in various other departments of UNMISS. The Indian army contingents have been undertaking several social welfare initiatives viz. holding medical camps, donating books to educational institutions, building roads etc., which have been highly appreciated by the local population. On 09 April 2013, 36 Indian soldiers who were escorting a UN convoy from Pibor to Bor in Jonglei State state came under heavy attack from the rebels. One senior Indian Army officer and four soldiers were got killed and four Indian soldiers were injured. Seven other civilians from Kenya and South Sudan were also killed in the attack. Two Indian soldiers were also killed in an attack on the UN Base at Akobo (Jonglei State) on 19 December 2013. Two Indian soldiers also suffered injuries during an attack on the UN Base at Bor, in Jonglei State in April 2014. Indian community in South Sudan Presently, there are about 450 700 Indian nationals in South Sudan. Some of them have set up businesses in Juba and others are working for various companies. A small number of Indian nationals also work in Christian missionary organizations in South Sudan. In addition, as mentioned above, there are 2,000 Indian army Army peacekeepers, 40 police 37 Police officers and some civilian officials attached to UNMISS. Indians have been among the first to open hotels, borehole companies, printing press and departmental store in Juba in early 2006. Indian nationals in Juba have formed an Indian Association, whose membership is presently around 250300. The Embassy maintains regular contacts with the Indian community in South Sudan and facilitates their various social projects (Last year, a projects. A two day free medical camp was also organized through participation of in Juba by Indian doctors from India, in June 2015 in collaboration with a local hospital for the local South Sudanese community community. First Inernational Day of Yoga was also organized by the Mission in collaboration with Association of Indians in Juba, South Sudan on June 21, 2015. an open house was organized recently to address the issues faced by the members of Indian community. The Mission organized PBD on January 9, 2016 for the first time in Juba and a blood donation camp was arranged felicitated 9 prominent Diaspora members for promoting Diaspora interests in January 2014).South Sudan. Useful Resources: Embassy of India, Juba website: xxxx://xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/ *****
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Network Project. The Agreement for the implementation of the project in South Sudan was signed in February 2012. The project is at an advanced stage of implementation. Indian Contingent in United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) India has two battalions of about 2,000 personnel in the UNMISS, deployed in two of the largest states in South Sudan - Jonglei and Upper Nile. Additionally, there is a police component of around 40 49 Indian Police officers who are assisting the South Sudan National Police Service in building up the police structures, and a number of civilian officials are in various other departments of UNMISS. The Indian army contingents have been undertaking several social welfare initiatives viz. holding medical camps, donating books to educational institutions, building roads etc., which have been highly appreciated by the local population. On 09 April 2013, 36 Indian soldiers who were escorting a UN convoy from Pibor to Bor in Jonglei State came under heavy attack from the rebels. One senior Indian Army officer and four soldiers were got killed and four Indian soldiers were injured. Seven other civilians from Kenya and South Sudan were also killed in the attack. Two Indian soldiers were also killed in an attack on the UN Base at Akobo (Jonglei State) on 19 December 2013. Two Indian soldiers suffered injuries during an attack on the UN Base at Bor, in Jonglei State in April 2014. Indian community in South Sudan Presently, there are about 450 500 Indian nationals in South Sudan. Some of them have set up businesses in Juba and others are working for various companies. A small number of Indian nationals also work in Christian missionary organizations in South Sudan. In addition, as mentioned above, there are 2,000 Indian army peacekeepers, 40 49 police officers and some civilian officials attached to UNMISS. Indians have been among the first to open hotels, borehole companies, printing press and departmental store in Juba in early 2006. Indian nationals in Juba have formed an Indian Association, whose membership is presently around 250300. The Embassy maintains regular contacts with the Indian community in South Sudan and facilitates their various social projects (Last year, a projects. Athree day medical camp was organized through participation of doctors from in prominent local hospital in Juba recentlyby a private hospital in India, for the local South Sudanese community and a blood donation camp was arranged organized in January 2014).
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