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Haiti - Security : The Rwanda completes its contingent
28/03/2011 09:40:38

A contingent of 120 Police officers, FPU (Formed Police Unit), will arrive in Haiti today as part of the UN Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (Minustah). This contingent will join the 40 Rwandan police officers which are in Haiti since late January 2011.

According to the Police spokesperson, Superintendent Theos Badege, the Formed Police Unit will perform various peace keeping duties : conduct patrols, guard VIP and key installations, provide humanitarian assistance and security of Internally Displaced Persons among other duties. The FPU equipped with light weapons and armored vehicles will be deployed in Jérémie Town, south of Haiti. The contingent is led by Chief Superintendent, Egide Ruzigamanzi.

Emmanuel Gasana, the Inspector General of Police, reminded the contingent that they are the ambassadors and pride of their country "You are renowned for your professionalism. I urge you to maintain an exemplary level of discipline and commitment throughout the twelve months of your stay in Haiti"

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https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-2247-haiti-security-the-rwanda-sends-police-officers-in-haiti.html

S/ HaitiLibre