Ethiopian troops will continue their occupation of Somalian territory. The current government is closely allied with the United States., a photo by Pan-African News Wire File Photos on Flickr.
Posted on February 12, 2014
Somali News
Guriel (RBC)
Hundreds of Ethiopian forces have poured into Guriel town of central Somalia’s region of Galgadud, according to residents of the town.
Ethiopian army were officially integrated into the African Union in Somalia to help the fight against the Al Qaeda linked group of Al Shabab.
According to residents, the Ethiopian forces entered the town and stationed at former Somalia military vamp outside Guriel town early today.
The town as part of the Galgadud region is administered by the moderate Sufi militia known as Ahlusuna which has been an active ally for both Somalia government and the Ethiopian army.
The move came as AMISOM and the government of Somalia both declared the start of a joint operation to eliminate the militant group from Somalia territory within this year.
RBC Radio
Dalsan Radio (Mogadishu)
Somalia: Ethiopian PM Says They Will Fight Alshabab
11 FEBRUARY 2014
Ethiopian troops have been in and out of Somalia for many years, protecting its border. The federal government of Ethiopia has once again confirmed it will strengthen its fight against Al-Shabab militia groups in Somalia.
The prime minister of Ethiopia Hailemariam deseglen has praised the role of AMISOM forces in Somalia saying the contingent has achieved tangible developments since deployed in Somalia.
Hailemariam was speaking during a press conference in Addisababa in which he highlighted the role of AMISOM in Somalia, the fight against Al-Shabab militants and the integration of Ethiopian armed forces into AMISOM.
More than 4,000 Ethiopian troops have been formally absorbed into the African Union force in Somalia. They will be responsible for security in the south-western regions of Gedo, Bay and Bakool, the AU said.
Ethiopia's contribution takes the AU force to the 22,000-strong level mandated by the UN Security Council.
Ethiopian forces have been operating in neighboring Somalia for several years, helping the UN-backed government fight against Al-Shabab.
No comments:
Post a Comment