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Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Somali Army, With AU Peacekeepers' Support, Recaptures Strategic Villages From Al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU (Somalia) June 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Somali army, supported by African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) forces, reclaimed the strategic villages of Anole and Sabid from al-Shabaab militants after nearly two months of intense fighting, a senior official said on Saturday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Anole and Sabid, located in the southwest province of Lower Shabelle, are strategic military assets and serve as a vital bridge. Maj. Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar, commander of the Somali National Army's land forces, told the media on Saturday evening that the operation "Silent Storm" dismantled al-Shabaab militants and reclaimed the two villages.
Zawya
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Newly deployed African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officers train on Civil-Military relations to strengthen community relations
Sixteen newly deployed military officers, serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have completed an intense five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) course on Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) to strengthen community relations in their areas of operation. The training, jointly organised by the AUSSOM Force Headquarters CIMIC Cell and the United Kingdom-Mission Support Team (UK-MST), equipped the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) CIMIC officers with the expertise needed to effectively execute frontline CIMIC activities, supporting the mission's mandate as outlined by the African Union and the United Nations Security Council. AUSSOM Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support and Logistics, Major General Peter Muteti, stressed the importance of CIMIC in peace support operations and urged the officers to be diligent in working to build trust and foster positive relations with the local population. 'CIMIC includes everything we do to ensure good relations with civilians in our areas of operations and this is important so that we are able to collaborate with local communities and also get their support. I believe you have achieved your learning objectives and are leaving with the knowledge and skills to operationalise what we have learned,' he said on Thursday. Maj. Gen. Muteti emphasised the importance of the training timeline, stressing the critical need for sustainable capacity building as the mission transitions to AUSSOM. The Officer in Charge of the British Military's Operation TANGHAM, Lt. Col. Chris Charnock, underscored the importance of CIMIC officers in building trust and rapport with local communities. 'Your role as CIMIC officers is critical in challenging your teams and commanders to consider what comes next. Once we have secured an area, we need to think about how to assist the people and bring about peace,' said Lt. Col. Charnock. The participants covered various topics, including the African Union processes required to initiate Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), stabilisation and planning, CIMIC reporting, Awareness of non-military agencies, and the interoperability protocols between Somali National Army (SNA) and AUSSOM CIMIC officers. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
Zawya
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) condemns Al-Shabaab mortar attacks in Mogadishu
The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) condemns the heinous Al-Shabaab mortar attacks on Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport and nearby residential neighborhoods on Wednesday. These indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians underscore Al-Shabaab's blatant disregard for human life and expose the group's desperation in the face of relentless pressure from Somali security forces and international partners. 'We stand firmly in solidarity with the government and people of Somalia in their pursuit of lasting peace and security,' said Sivuyile Bam, Deputy Special Representative of the African Union Commission and Acting Head of AUSSOM. 'AUSSOM extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and relatives of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
