Helping to keep the peace in West Africa

PLA troops on UN mission in Mali lauded for outstanding contributions under highly challenging circumstances

After eight months, the first troops of the People's Liberation Army taking part in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali returned to China in September.

At the request of the UN, the PLA had deployed the troops made up of 155 engineers, 70 medical workers and 170 soldiers to the West African country.