Chinese Peacekeepers in Lebanon Earn UN Mine Clearance Certification
All 60 members of the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Force’s military engineering contingent in Lebanon have successfully passed the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) qualification assessment, earning dual certifications in mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD).
The certification, completed in a single attempt on Friday, serves as a critical requirement for peacekeepers operating in minefields. This marks the first UN assessment since the contingent’s deployment rotation in mid-December 2024.
UNMAS examiners conducted the assessment at the contingent’s camp, evaluating 43 mine-clearing engineers, five EOD specialists, and 12 medical personnel. The test featured complex scenarios, including signal sources and unexploded ordnance (UXO), which the peacekeepers navigated with precision and strict adherence to UN standards.
“We conducted rigorous and meticulous preparations, ensuring every soldier was well-trained and ready for certification,” said Bu Zhenwei, commander of the contingent’s combat engineering company. “This achievement lays a strong foundation for our upcoming missions.”
The UN certification process includes five days of training followed by three days of testing, covering over 30 tasks across 10 core subjects such as detector calibration, mine excavation, and battlefield casualty evacuation.
The successful qualification ensures the Chinese peacekeepers are fully prepared to undertake mine clearance operations, enhancing safety and security in their mission areas.
