Pakistani Troops in Africa

[A1Kaid]

Pakistan one of the largest contributors to the UN peacekeeping force, was involved with the United Nation's peacekeeping mission in Somalia.

I present some pictures of our soldiers in a foreign land, Africa.

"Pakistani soldiers and Somali men at a security checkpoint at Mogadishu airport. On the far left are some American soldiers. On the top right you can see the wheel of a destroyed artillery piece."

Source: IMG_0019 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Pakistani Troops, Tubimbi, South Kivu, in the Congo

"Pakistan Army Troops serving under the aegis of United Nations in Congo distributing books and stationery amongst the children in an orphanage in Uvira, Congo(15-02-08)"

Pakistani troops of MONUC (Mission des Nations Unis en RD Congo) in Uvira. Local people call them "Amigos"




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"The first deployment of UN peacekeepers from Pakistan arrive in Kachele, in the north eastern region of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 11 October 2003. . Pakistan 25 May 2007 denied "preposterous" allegations that its troops deployed with the UN in the Democratic Republic of Congo had traded gold and weapons with militia groups."





We all know about our troops fighting the Taliban and serving Pakistan, but let's never forget all the troops fighting abroad, they are Pakistan's dedication and contribution to World security and peace.

 

[A1Kaid]

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"A UN peacekeeper from Pakistan searches residents for weapons in Kachele, in the north eastern region of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 11 October 2003. Pakistan 25 May 2007 denied "preposterous" allegations that its troops deployed with the UN in the Democratic Republic of Congo had traded gold and weapons with militia groups."

Pakistani Army training the D.R. Congolese Army




It appears Pakistani troops on patrol in the D.R. Congo...

"Group of IDPs flee to escape fighting between Congolese army and rebel troops in North Kivu31 October 2008 – Top United Nations officials today voiced deep concern over the plight of the hundreds of thousands of civilians caught up in the deadly fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and appealed to all sides to ensure their safety. As many as 250,000 Congolese have been uprooted from their homes since August as a result of the fighting between Congolese armed forces (FARDC)..."

Peacekeeping on Patrol in the Congo

On Guard providing security

What an amazing photo.

 

[TOPGUN]

God bless our brave souls! we are more then proud of u

 

[echo 1]

Awsome pic we are in a few different hot spots in Africa

 

[A1Kaid]

Getty Images

"A file photo taken 09 June 1993 shows Pakistani United Nations troops on guard as Italian helicopters fly over Mogadishu. Somali government forces stormed the United Nations compound in Mogadishu 17 October 2007 and detained the World Food Program's (WFP) top representative in the capital, a UN official said."

General Joseph P. Hoar, USMC, Commander in Chief U.S. Central Command, presents a plaque to the Pakistani General in charge of some of the ground troops provide support in Mogadishu.

Pakistani peacekeepers for UNOSOM in Mogadishu




Jan. 2009. Pakistani UN Troops patrolling in Somali village , possibly rooting out Somali militants...

Most likely Pakistani troops but I cannot confirm.

United Nations peacekeepers escorting a small convoy of relief supplies for displaced people and goods destined for UN troops cross paths with rebels troops loyal to Laurent Nkunda's rebel movement Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, near Rutshuru, some 80 kilometers north of Goma in eastern Congo.



A very interesting collection of picture of Pakistani troops in Africa.

 

[aziz raza]

These are really very interesting

 

[Jihad]

Thanks alot for this helpful and informative thread A1Kaid..

 

[Horizon303]

Getty Images

"A file photo taken 09 June 1993 shows Pakistani United Nations troops on guard as Italian helicopters fly over Mogadishu. Somali government forces stormed the United Nations compound in Mogadishu 17 October 2007 and detained the World Food Program's (WFP) top representative in the capital, a UN official said."

General Joseph P. Hoar, USMC, Commander in Chief U.S. Central Command, presents a plaque to the Pakistani General in charge of some of the ground troops provide support in Mogadishu.

Pakistani peacekeepers for UNOSOM in Mogadishu




Jan. 2009. Pakistani UN Troops patrolling in Somali village , possibly rooting out Somali militants...

Most likely Pakistani troops but I cannot confirm.

United Nations peacekeepers escorting a small convoy of relief supplies for displaced people and goods destined for UN troops cross paths with rebels troops loyal to Laurent Nkunda's rebel movement Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, near Rutshuru, some 80 kilometers north of Goma in eastern Congo.



A very interesting collection of picture of Pakistani troops in Africa.

In the bottom image appears to me, not pakistani troops because pak dont have this type of APC's and the two soldier on the APC carring Machine gun is not pak origon.

 

[A1Kaid]

SOMALIA, MOGADISHU. Pakistani soldiers under UN mandate in July 1993

Somalia, Mogadishu. Pakistani soldier armor convoy patrol, UN Mandate in July 1993


Photos courtesy of: Jean Claude-Coutausse

http://www.coutausse.com/#/•photojournalism/somalia-1992/somalia-31

 

[A1Kaid]

Pakistani soldiers after rescuing an US Army Ranger from Somali ambush, Mogadishu, Somalia 1993.

 

[A1Kaid]

pictures from an armed convoy trip in Mogadishu by ctsnow, on Flickr
Pakistan armed convoy in Mogadishu, UNOSOM. (You can see "Pakistan" written on the side of the vehicle)


Courtesy of: Ctsnow

 

[A1Kaid]

around the compound by ctsnow, on Flickr
Pakistani and Malaysian UN peacekeeping troops outside compound in Mogadishu.

Courtesy: Ctsnow

 

[somebozo]

How about peace keeping at home first before jumping into Somalia?

 

[A1Kaid]

around the university compound by ctsnow, on Flickr
Pak Army armored personnel carrier near University compound, Mogadishu Somalia, 1993.


Courtesy Ctsnow


Edit: Several of these were given to Pakistan Army by US Army for missions in Mogadishu.

 

[Cherokee]

How about peace keeping at home first before jumping into Somalia?

Bangladesh is largest supplier for troops in UN peacekeeping missions . After that its India and Pakistan i guess amongst others . 1st world countries throw money and 3rd world countries throw lives . Maybe one day when will not be so poor we will not have to sacrifice troops for foreign lands .