UPDF troops in Somalia serving underneath AMISOM are promoted
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Mission of the African Union in Somalia [AMISOM] has promoted over 1,300 troopers from the Uganda Individuals’s Protection Forces [UPDF] after their exemplary efficiency in pushing for peace and stability in Somalia along with serving to within the Al-Shabaab Battle.
Over the weekend, 1,393 troopers acquired new ranks at each junior and senior ranges, in accordance with AMISOM. [77] of the promoted officers are deployed underneath AMISOM.
Brig. Normal Don Nabasa, the pinnacle of the UPDF in AMISOM, praised the troops for his or her dedication to creating Somalia secure and urged them to help the implementation of the mission’s mandate.
“I urge you to redouble your efforts and do higher as we proceed to pursue peace and stability in Somalia and the area,” Brig mentioned. Stated Normal Nabasa.
Deputy Chief of Uganda’s AMISOM contingent, Colonel John Winston Mugarura, instructed officers the brand new ranks have been coming with duty and urged them to be skilled, environment friendly and efficient.
“As leaders, you must perceive that the protection forces of the Ugandan individuals underneath AMISOM would require you to be accountable and perform the mission of the mission,” mentioned Colonel Mugarura.
On behalf of the promoted officers, Colonel David Edimu promised to serve with dedication and dedication.
“We’re making our honest contribution to the peacekeeping operations in Somalia. We wish to go face to face to contribute to peace and stability within the Horn of Africa, “mentioned Colonel Edimu.
Three officers achieved rank as colonel; twelve majors have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. One other fourteen on the rank of captain turned Majors. Forty-four lieutenants turned captains, whereas 4 different lieutenants turned lieutenants.
Uganda has a whole of 4,500 troops serving in AMISOM and has intently helped the nation stabilize. Final week, Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo attended the inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni, the veteran chief serving his sixth time period.
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