Ban: Indian female peacekeeping unit inspiration for all

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United Nations: Hailing India's women peacekeeping unit in liberia as an inspiration for all, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said that their conduct has served as an example of how women can help the world body in its efforts to combat sexual exploitation and abuse. 
"Through their unwavering performance, professionalism and discipline, including 
 during the Ebola epidemic, these brave women gained the respect of both the Government and the liberian people," the Secretary General's spokesman said in a statement on Friday as the first-ever all-female police unit ended its operations after nine years.
The 125 women and supporting personnel will return to India this weekend. 
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