Moreover, Indonesia has always been able to make a significant contribution in every peacekeeping mission.
Bandarlampung, Lampung (ANTARA) - The Garuda Bhayangkara troops of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) are set to leave for Central Africa for a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission on September 11, 2021.

"They will be members of the United Nation Mission Integrated Multidimensional Stabilization in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) Team of the Formed Police Unit Three (FPU 3)," Head of Polri’s International Relations Division Inspector General Johanis Asadoma stated in Pesawaran District, Lampung Province, on Thursday.

Asadoma informed that Polri’s highly trained selected officers were currently undergoing their final training simulation before being inaugurated on Friday on Tegal Mas Island, Lampung.


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"The simulation is being conducted to replicate the scenario in a conflict area located in the State of Lampung, precisely in the Tegal Mas District," he noted.

During the simulation, the division head functioned as the United Nations Police Head Commissioner and ordered FPU 3 to conduct long-distance patrols by visiting the district as well as Tegal Mas Village. The troops had to solve several problems arising among members of the regional community.

"I instructed the troops to directly gain an understanding of the problems at the location and help to solve them humanely," he affirmed.

Asadoma remarked that FPU 3 should be able to solve matters by helping people under pressure and suffering due to the conflict between the government and rebels or between tribes.

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In addition, the troops were tested for their ability to analyze the conflict. Before heading to the village, the team had to be able to assess the current situation and each involving parties to find the most dangerous one at the conflict.

"The UN has lauded us both -- the Indonesian police and military troops -- in every peacekeeping mission that we conduct in various conflict-stricken areas. Moreover, the local government and community have always lauded the assigned members. We always get a good predicate in every mission," the division head remarked.

Furthermore, the UN has issued new regulations to deploy 20 percent of female police officers in each peacekeeping mission. Hence, the Garuda Bhayangkara troops had prepared 12 female police officers to join the mission.

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"We are optimistic that they would manage to conduct their duties to the best of their abilities since they not only carry the reputation of the National Police but also the honor of Indonesia. We always stress on putting in the best efforts in every peacekeeping mission. Moreover, Indonesia has always been able to make a significant contribution in every peacekeeping mission," Asadoma remarked.

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Translator: Agus Sukarta, Uyu Liman
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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