Indian Engineers Launch Major Road Project In South Sudan

Indian engineers have launch a major project to repair over 200-km of road in strife-torn South Sudan that would improve the safety of travel for local motorists, traders and humanitarian organisations between two major cities in the country, a UN agency has said. The project is being carried out to repair 205 km of road from Malakal to Melut, in the northern region of South Sudan, which the United Nations has categorised among the least developed countries (LDC). The main road has been virtually impassable since the onset of the rainy season in May, which effectively cut off the main supply route between the two towns. The project would improve accessibility to Malakal and Melut and be a relief for all road users, including local motorists and traders, as well as humanitarian agencies trying to access vulnerable people, the local Governor, James Tor Munybuny, said yesterday at an event marking the commencement of the work. Praising Indian engineers, serving under the UN Mission (UNMISS) in South Sudan, Munybuny said the project is a sign of the strong relationship between the Mission and local authorities as it demonstrated their joint commitment to building durable peace in the country. India is the second largest contributor of peacekeepers to UNMISS with nearly 2,400 personnel currently deployed. Read More…

Road project, South Sudan, UN Mission