Mongolian Police Officers to be Deployed in Peacekeeping Mission

 

Mongolian Police Officers to be Deployed in Peacekeeping Mission

As part of the updated Law on Participation in Peacekeeping Operations, approved by the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia, a unit consisting of 160 police officers will be deployed to peacekeeping missions abroad.

 

Mongolian police officers will be deployed to designated locations to conduct patrols, guard duties, armored transports, maintain public order, ensure the safety of the public, and guard the personnel and facilities of the United Nations. About 80 percent of the unit members will consist of non-commissioned officers, and at least 20 percent will be female police officers to maintain gender equality.

This peacekeeping operation is anticipated to strengthen the National Security of Mongolia, expand relations and cooperation with law enforcement agencies of countries, and improve Mongolian police officers’ professional expertise. By improving their language skills and experience in peacekeeping operations, Mongolian police officers can be promoted to UN individual Police Officers or join law enforcement expert teams if they meet the requirements set by the United Nations Police Services.

In addition, the participation of Mongolian police officers in UN peacekeeping operations enables them to gain experience from working in high-risk areas, and learn the UN laws and regulations on human rights and freedom, discrimination, and gender equality, reported the National Police Agency of Mongolia.