By Wang Yi, Zhao Junquan and Shi Hanlin

WAU, South Sudan, April 29 -- The 16th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently completed infrastructure construction tasks at the Kuajok detachment point, including the reinforcement and renovation of watchtowers, leveling of camp roads, and construction of generator room roofs.

The Kuajok detachment point serves as a vital logistics node during the construction of the main supply route (MSR) connecting Kuajok, Turalei, and Abiemnhom. Due to long-term erosion from intense sun, sandstorms and rain, the infrastructure such as watchtowers and generator rooms had become dilapidated, unable to meet the daily living and security duty requirements of the peacekeepers.

At the construction site, the Chinese peacekeepers overcame challenges such as scorching heat and material shortages, ensuring high-standard and efficient operations through precise measurement. The mission involved lifting 16 containers, filling over 500 cubic meters of sand and soil, and dispatching over 100 sorties of various machinery and vehicles.

The successful completion of the task resolved issues regarding security, transportation, and power supply at the Kuajok detachment point. It has greatly improved the working and living conditions in the camp, laying a solid foundation for future peacekeeping missions and demonstrating the professionalism of Chinese peacekeeping engineers.

Peacekeepers level the camp roads.

Peacekeepers collect soil for the construction.

Peacekeepers clear road obstacles.

Peacekeepers lift containers.

Peacekeepers lift containers.