The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is authorized by the UN Security Council to “protect civilians” in South Sudan. Its troops are deployed at bases around the country including Juba, Bentiu, Malakal, Rumbek, Wau, Bor and elsewhere. The UN soldiers hail from more than a dozen countries.
In a news release distributed to the press today, UNMISS provided figures on its current troop level, categorized as military and police.
UNMISS Military Troop Contributing Countries
India – 2239
Nepal – 1547
Rwanda – 1812
Ethiopia – 1245
Kenya – 711
Mongolia – 849
Ghana – 300
China – 700
Bangladesh – 274
Cambodia – 140
Japan – 268
Korea – 268
Sri Lanka – 68
Military Liaison Officers 187
Staff Officers – 312
Total: 10,918
(Figures current to 10 April 2015)
UNMISS Police
UNPOL – 543
Formed Police Unit (FPU) – 498
Corrections – 67
Total: 1,108
(Figures current to 17 April 2015)
According to Resolution 2187, the UN Security Council mandated UNMISS to have a troop strength of up to 12,500 military personnel and a police component of up to 1,323 personnel.
Additional civilians staff are authorized but the number is not restricted by the Security Council.