No Chinese peacekeepers injured in Mali   

中國赴馬里維和部隊遭火箭彈襲擊等70余起無傷亡

我第二批赴馬里維和部隊自全面部署到位以來，先后經(jīng)歷火箭彈襲擊、車輛抵近偵查、不明身份人員滲透試探等突發(fā)事件70余起。由于思想高度重視，采取有效舉措，全體官兵無一人傷亡。 [查看全文]

(ECNS) - No Chinese peacekeepers in Mali have been injured during more than 70 emergencies, including rocket attacks and suspicious intrusions, the PLA Daily reported on Sunday.

China sent its second batch of 245 officers and soldiers to Mali on a peacekeeping mission in Jan 2014. Since assuming duties in September, they have experienced more than 70 emergencies.

The absence of casualties is due to a high security alert and effective measures, despite increasing violence and a worsening situation, a military official said.

The peacekeepers in Mali frequently conduct defense drills and hold regular meetings to improve security and emergency capabilities, according to the newspaper.

The team, which will be stationed for eight months, is tasked with repairing roads and bridges, airport runways and facilities at camps; safeguarding the security of mission headquarters; and providing medical treatment and epidemic prevention.

"Our own safety is not the purpose, and our ultimate aim is to ensure regional security. It is ok to endure some hardships while contributing to the peace," said Guan Tairan, one of the peacekeepers.