UNMISS' Pakistani Peacekeepers Fighting Floods
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With nearly 5,400 square kilometres of land around Bentiu already submerged, the remaining dry areas rely on mud dykes that require constant monitoring, maintenance and reinforcement. For nearly 300,000 people living in and around Bentiu, this network of dykes and berms protects lives, humanitarian supply routes and critical infrastructure from recurring floods.
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In an interview with UN News Urdu, UNMISS's Lt. Col. Usman Tariq Bangash highlights the crucial work being carried out by his Pakistan Army's engineering contingent in the flood‑hit Bentiu region of South Sudan, where they are delivering essential support to communities in need.
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