In December 1992, 1st Parachute Battalion deployed to Somalia as part of US-led United Nations mission Operation Restore Hope.
Part of their role involved protecting UN aid distribution, as well as searching out militants.
In March 1993, three Belgians were killed and two wounded when their Jeep was attacked.
In December 1992, 1st Parachute Battalion deployed to Somalia as part of US-led United Nations mission Operation Restore Hope. Part of their role involved protecting UN aid distribution, as well as searching out militants. In March 1993, three Belgians were killed and two wounded when their Jeep was attacked.
1st Parachute Battalion (Belgium)