First rapid response police unit 'fit', UN says

The world's first standby, rapid deployment police unit for United Nations peacekeeping missions passed UN tests on Wednesday, paving the way for participation in future missions.

"Today, altogether we have witnessed an excellent performance, a professionally formed police unit," said Ata Yenigun, chief for selection and recruitment at the UN's Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the test evaluator. "We have seen motivated personnel, a fit and healthy staff."

The tests, which were held at the China Peacekeeping Police Training Center in Langfang, Hebei province, had five parts - including team tactics, VIP escort, vehicle check and crowd control - and all 160 members of the unit passed with merit, according to a statement by the Ministry of Public Security.