US-backed forces of the Somalia Transitional Federal Government and AMISOM enter the town of Wanlaweyn. The Horn of Africa nation is being occupied by imperialism utilizing proxy forces from the region., a photo by Pan-African News Wire File Photos on Flickr.
Thursday, January 24th, 2013 at 08:16 pm
EU extends training mission for Somalia
BRUSSELS- The European Union’s training mission in Somalia (EUTM Somalia) was extended for two years.
The Council of the EU decided yesterday, 22 January, to extend EUTM Somalia until 31 March 2015. “EUTM Somalia has provided great assistance to the Somali armed forces.
All those who have been trained by EU military experts make a real difference on the ground” said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton. The operation is expected to cost around EUR 11.6 million.
EUTM Somalia is an EU military training mission which aims to strengthen the Somali National Government (SNG) and the institutions of Somalia, by providing military training to members of the Somali National Armed Force (SNAF).
It was launched in February 2010 in support of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1872. Almost 3.000 Somali soldiers have been trained so far. EUTM Somalia is part of the EU’s comprehensive approach for a peaceful and democratic Somalia and embedded in the EU strategic framework for the Horn of Africa.
Source: Neurope.eu
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