# UNISFA

China’s Helicopter Unit Completes First Systematic UN Induction in Abyei

China’s sixth UN peacekeeping helicopter rotation finished a nine-day induction in Abyei led by UNISFA instructors, marking the unit’s first comprehensive training. The exercise aims to professionalize the detachment, improve interoperability with UN forces, and advance Beijing’s role in peacekeeping operations.

SoMi2026年2月11日 08:34

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Chinese Peacekeeper Helicopter Unit Holds Live-Action Defense Drill in Volatile Abyei Camp

China's sixth helicopter peacekeeping detachment in Abyei conducted an unscripted, near-hour-long emergency defence drill after a base alert, testing responses to attacks on the camp and threats to flight operations. The exercise reflects worsening local security, the operational importance of helicopters to the UN mission, and Beijing's emphasis on force protection for its growing peacekeeping footprint in Africa.

SoMi2026年2月9日 10:55

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