The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has reiterated its dedication to restoring peace and safety in Somalia.
Throughout a current subject go to to Jowhar and Baidoa, the executive capitals of Hirshabelle and South West States, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the Particular Consultant of the African Union Fee Chairperson (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of ATMIS, together with Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma ATMIS Pressure Commander pledged to reinforce the capability of the Somali Safety Forces and intensify army offensives in opposition to Al-Shabaab.
“The African Union won’t ever abandon Somalia and its individuals of their quest for peace and stability,” stated Ambassador Souef, throughout a gathering with native leaders in Dinsoor district, Bay area.
He counseled ATMIS troops for his or her immense contributions to peace and safety in Somalia and urged continued collaboration with the Somali Safety Forces (SSF).
Lt. Gen. Kavuma said, “We are going to conduct offensive operations in opposition to Al-Shabaab and guarantee there are not any extra assaults on ATMIS positions.” “We have to help the Federal Member States and the Federal Authorities to construct the capability of the Somali Safety Forces to safe the nation,” he added.
In Baidoa and Jowhar, the SRCC and ATMIS Pressure Commander, met with the contingent commanders, Col. Oscar Hatungimana of Burundi and Brig. Gen. Besfat Fente Tegegn of Ethiopia, who briefed them on the prevailing safety state of affairs. Additionally they engaged with the native authorities, the Somali Safety Forces and civil society members.
Lt. Gen. Kavuma described the conferences as productive and insightful and expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of ATMIS troops of their respective Areas of Duty (AoR).
“I checked the fight readiness of the troops, and I have to say they’ve actually ready effectively and have a really cordial relationship with the native inhabitants,” he famous.
The Dinsoor District Commissioner (DC), Osman Moalim Abdi, thanked ATMIS’ management for partaking with the SSF and the local people and known as for extra session conferences.
“The assembly was fruitful as a result of we briefed the delegation in regards to the safety state of affairs within the district, together with our wants, the challenges we face and the humanitarian state of affairs,” stated the DC.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).