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In June 2021, we thanked Benin for their service and sacrifice

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Thank you Benin for your service and sacrifice

UN News features

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Major Akandal de Souza (left) is the Commander of the Benin contingent at MINUSMA, Mali

Service and sacrifice - Beninese peacekeepers put their skills at the service of peace in Mali

Read the article in French [2]

An interview with the Commander of the Beninese contingent deployed in Mali

[Audio interview in French only]

Major Akandal de Souza is the Commander of the Benin contingent at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).

In an interview with UN Info, he explains that preparing these men and women for different types of scenarios allows them to better react to situations they may encounter.

He is very proud to be in Mali to be able to assist a sister country which is in difficulty. For him, being a Peacekeeper is the best way to serve all of humanity.

Audio credit:  UN Info / Florence Westergard
Audio duration: 13'39 "
Photo Credit: UN Info

In numbers: Beninese peacekeepers deploy to six missions

Source URL: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/benin

Links
[1] https://peacekeeping.un.org/zh/file/beninesepeacekeepersminusmajpeg
[2] https://news.un.org/fr/story/2021/06/1097972
[3] https://peacekeeping.un.org/en