Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan
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Ulaanbaatar, September 10, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The second contingent of the 15th Battalion of the Mongolian Armed Forces has departed for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), continuing Mongolia’s long-standing commitment to global peacekeeping efforts.
This marks the 15th consecutive year that Mongolian troops have been deployed to South Sudan to support peace and stability in the region.
At the send-off ceremony held at the 016th Unit of the Armed Forces of Mongolia, families and friends gathered to bid farewell to the departing personnel. Senior military officials, including Brigadier General D. Dugarragchaa, Head of the Operations Management Department, Colonel D. Myagmarjav, Head of the Peacekeeping-Military Cooperation Department, and Colonel J. Munkhbayar, Commander of the 016th Unit, greeted the contingent at Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
In his address, Brigadier General Dugarragchaa urged the peacekeepers to uphold the values and reputation of the Mongolian Armed Forces, stating, “Be supportive of your superiors, protective of your soldiers, and helpful to your comrades in your place of work. Carry out the tasks assigned by the higher leadership with due diligence and discipline. I especially urge you to uphold the reputation of the ‘Mongolian Army – World Arm’ created by generations of peacekeepers, considering that the work and reputation of your team depend on your actions. When you are abroad, remember that you represent Mongolia. The more responsibility you carry, the more mindful you must be not to worry your family.”
He concluded by wishing the contingent a safe mission and a joyful reunion next year.
Mongolia is among the top 24 countries contributing the largest number of military personnel to UN peacekeeping operations. Since deploying its first two military observers to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2002, Mongolia has sent over 23,000 troops to various missions worldwide.
As of last year, more than 890 Mongolian peacekeepers were serving under the UN flag, with women making up 11 percent, placing Mongolia 19th out of 121 Troop-contributing countries.
