It was one of the largest UK operational deployments at the time, with over 300 military personnel committed to it, based within two UN locations in Malakal and Bentiu.

After four years, it ended with the construction of two hospitals and various upgrades to public infrastructure with several units receiving medals for their involvement.

[3] In September 2015, whilst attending a summit at the UN General Assembly, UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced that 300 British troops would be deployed to support the UN in South Sudan.

[4] The deployment began in May 2016 with the UK Engineering Task Force operating in two UN locations; Malakal and Bentiu.

[7] The UK Engineering Task Force assisted with the development of infrastructure, including roads which were vital to the delivery of humanitarian aid.