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praised the "professionalism and skill" of British service personnel, adding "Everyone I’ve met here, from politicians to UN officials have only the highest praise for the work of our armed forces in South Sudan". 160 members of 39 Engineer Regiment were awarded service medals. The UK Engineering
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to bring about peace and conditions for development. The conflict escalated in 2013 due to clashes between the government and opposition forces and, as a result, 60% of the population experienced food insecurity, with 2.2 million out of its 13 million population becoming refugees and 1.9 million
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The operation began winding down in January 2020, four years after it first began. It had resulted in the construction of two hospitals, as well as upgrades to schools, prisons, roads and bridges.
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personnel. After four years, it ended with the construction of two hospitals and various upgrades to public infrastructure with several units receiving medals for their involvement.
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becoming internally displaced. In July 2019, there were 182,050 civilians in the six UN Protection of Civilian sites in South Sudan.
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announced that the situation represented a threat to international peace and security and established the
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The deployment began in May 2016 with the UK Engineering Task Force operating in two UN locations;
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announced that 300 British troops would be deployed to support the UN in South Sudan.
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was the contribution of the United Kingdom in support of the
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Non-combat military operations involving the United Kingdom
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Task Force completed its final tour of duty in March 2020.
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In September 2015, whilst attending a summit at the
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan

Malakal
South Sudan
United Nations Mission in South Sudan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Nations Mission in South Sudan
Malakal
Bentiu
Royal Engineers
force protection
South Sudanese Civil War
United Nations Mission in South Sudan
South Sudan
Sudan
United Nations Security Council
United Nations Mission in South Sudan
UN General Assembly
Prime Minister
David Cameron

Malakal
Bentiu
infrastructure
British Army
Royal Engineers
21 Engineer Regiment
32 Engineer Regiment
36 Engineer Regiment

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