China will send 700 troops to South Sudan as part of a UN peacekeeping mission to protect essential infrastructure. Photo: AFP
China will send 700 troops to South Sudan as part of a UN peacekeeping mission to protect essential infrastructure. Photo: AFP
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China deploys 700 troops to UN force to protect South Sudan oilfields

Personnel will take part in a UN peacekeeping mission to protect vital infrastructure as the Chinese-invested oil sector comes under attack

Teddy Ng
Teddy Ng and Agencies

Updated: 5:58pm, 20 Jun, 2018

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China will send 700 troops to South Sudan as part of a UN peacekeeping mission to protect essential infrastructure. Photo: AFP
China will send 700 troops to South Sudan as part of a UN peacekeeping mission to protect essential infrastructure. Photo: AFP
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