Brigadier Ameer Umrani assumes temporary command of UNISFA

Pakistan’s Brigadier Ameer Muhammad Umrani has temporarily taken over the command of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei.

During a regular briefing at UN Headquarters in New York, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced the decision.

Pakistan is the 5th largest contributor of military and police personnel to the UN peace operations.

Source: Radio Pakistan