Chinese peacekeepers have their own well drilling team to provide water for personnel and campsites of the African Union/UN Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID).
Published on: 25/07/2012
Chinese Water Supply Regiment in Darfur. Photo: PLA Daily.
It is the only such team employed by the peacekeeping forces dispatched by China. The water supply detachment is formed by a water supply regiment under the Beijing Military Area Command (MAC) of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). Working conditions for the water team are tough. They need to wear bullet-proof clothes at temperatures over 40 degrees centigrade. Related web sited:
Source: Li Yun, China Military Online / People's Daily Online, 25 Jul 2012
