Observer Report
Islamabad
As part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Congo, Pakistan’s woman army officer Major Samia Rehman has won plaudits not only from her compatriots, but also from the international community.
Operational Planning Officer on UN mission in Democratic Republic of Congo, Major Rehman was supposed to report back to Pakistan on April 6, but she was unable to reunite with her family because of the suspension of international commercial flight operations due to the coronavirus outbreak.
While quoting her in its post, UN Peacekeeping has paid its tributes to Major Samia who left behind a two-year old toddler in pursuit of her responsibilities as a peacekeeper.
“My duty was scheduled to end on April 6, but I’m unable to go home due to COVID-19. My two-year-old is asking me: ‘Mama, when will you be back?’ I’m worried, but my passion for work has increased manifold. Together, we can slow the spread [of the virus],” Major Samia was quoted in the UN peacekeeping account.
Soon after her story was highlighted on the UN Peacekeeping Mission’s Twitter account, Pakistanis in large numbers have re-tweeted the post and expressed their prayers for her safe return home.
Azhersyed86, while responding to the UN tweet, prayed that she might be protected by the Almighty and may she return to her two-year old and her family in sound health.
