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Vietnam UN peacekeeping deployment in Central African Rep
Overview
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security announced the deployment of seven police officers to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) for 2026. The group, designated as Working Group No. 10, includes several officers ranging from Lieutenant Colonel to Captain rank.
On October 2, 2026, the officers departed from Noi Bai International Airport following presidential decisions. This deployment is part of a broader expansion of Vietnam’s peacekeeping efforts in 2026, which includes a total of four working groups and 25 individual officers. The Ministry noted that this represents the largest number of officers deployed by the Ministry of Public Security to date, reflecting international recognition of the professionalism of Vietnamese police officers. The mission in the Central African Republic involves protecting civilians, patrolling high-risk areas, and supporting local security forces through community policing and criminal investigation support.
Entities
Vietnam · Noi Bai International Airport · Ministry of Public Security · Pham The Tung · MINUSCA
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesVietnam deploys seven police officers to UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic
Seven Vietnamese police officers departed Noi Bai International Airport on October 2, 2026, to join the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA) in the Central African Republic.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesVietnam to deploy seven police officers to UN peacekeeping mission
Vietnam is deploying seven police officers to the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA) in the Central African Republic in 2026, part of a record-breaking year for the nation's peacekeeping participation.
Sources
cafef.vn · kenh14.vn · soha.vn · thoidai.com.vn · vtv.vn