RAWALPINDI – A Pakistan Army soldier serving with the United Nations peacekeeping mission was martyred in Democratic Republic of Congo, a country in Central Africa region.
“Havaldar Babar Siddique embraced martyrdom in the line of duty during UNPKO @ DRC on 30 September, 2022,” said ISPR in a statement.
“Since our journey with UN which started in 1960, 171 Pakistani peacekeepers have laid down their lives during various UN Missions for international peace and security,” it added.
Havaldar Babar Siddique embraced martyrdom in the line of duty during UNPKO @ DRC on 30
September, 2022. Since our journey with UN which started in 1960, 171 Pakistani peacekeepers have laid down their lives during various UN Missions for international peace and security. pic.twitter.com/e0jkTHEbmZ— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) October 1, 2022
In March this year, six Pakistan Army personnel embraced martyrdom when UN peacekeepers’ helicopter was shot down in Congo.
https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/27-May-2022/six-pakistani-peacekeepers-honoured-posthumously-at-un-ceremony
