Aug 07 (Jowhar.com) – Egypt is sending troops to Somalia to be part of the new operation of the African Union, which replaces the ATMIS operation in Somalia, the African Union announced.
A press release from the African Union thanked Egypt and Djibouti for being the two countries that have so far confirmed that they will be part of this operation. And the other countries of the continent were called to join.
The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission (AUSSOM) came as a request from Somalia, which aimed to provide short-term support to Somali forces after the withdrawal of ATMIS to stabilize and strengthen the security of the country.
The African Union praised the efforts and commitment of the Somali government in strengthening security, reconstruction, training and capacity building of the armed forces. In order to speed up these activities, Africa called on the international community to increase support for the government.
The AUSSOM operation will focus on supporting the Somali government in its efforts to combat terrorism, piracy, and other security threats in the region. The African Union emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and solidarity in addressing these challenges, and expressed confidence that the deployment of troops from Egypt and Djibouti will help to enhance the effectiveness of the mission.
The African Union also called on the United Nations and other international partners to provide financial and logistical support for the AUSSOM operation, in order to ensure its success. The organization reiterated its commitment to working with the Somali government and other stakeholders to promote peace, security, and stability in the region.
The deployment of Egyptian troops to Somalia marks a significant development in the African Union’s efforts to support the country in its transition to stability and peace. It is hoped that the AUSSOM operation will contribute to the long-term security and prosperity of Somalia, and help to create a more peaceful and secure environment for its people.
