The Police Commissioner for United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), Serge Therriault, has commended Rwandan police peacekeepers in Haiti for empowering local police and for their exemplary and efficient contribution in the country’s peace building process.

In a letter of appreciation dated June 19, Therriault noted that the Rwanda Formed Police Unit five (RWAFPU5) contingent of 140 officers serving under MINUSTAH, have carried out extraordinary work during their time in Haiti, while performing with professionalism, integrity and respect to diversity.

"I would like to take this opportunity to commend RWAFPU5 for your outstanding contribution in supporting the professionalisation of the Haitian National Police during your deployment in Haiti. We congratulate you for the example that you have set and for having shared with us your knowledge, experience, skills and vision,” he said.

RWAFPU5, headed by CP Bruce Munyambo as the contingent commander, was decorated with UN medals of excellence recently and is in the final phases of its one year peacekeeping mandate.

"The contingent has provided much needed medical attention to the UN and non UN Personnel and has also demonstrated remarkable generosity through various community work such as providing water supplies to the needy and clearing flooded roads in Jeremie Downtown area,” he further stated.

He noted that the UN considers Rwanda as a strong ally in peace building and counts on its support and leadership to continue working closely with Haitian National Police in the quest to achieve sustainable peace.

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