China sends first group of second peacekeeping troop to Sudan

Jan 16, 2007 (ZHENGZHOU) — The first group of the second Chinese peacekeeping troop to Sudan set out here on Tuesday, to continue implementing the United Nations peacekeeping mission.

The group will replace the first Chinese peacekeeping troop and the rest personnel of the second peacekeeping troop will also set out soon, sources say.

The new group, made up of 135 officers and soldiers, will undertake missions of building roads, bridges and airports, as well as water and power supply and heating facilities, and help destroy weapons and ammunition.

(Xinhua)