The AU awarded the Burundian contingent serving in Somalia under AMISOM with medals in recognition of their selfless service in furthering the mandate of the mission in Somalia.
The contingents from the 44th and 45th battalions from Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) were decorated with medals and awarded certificates after completion of one-year tour of duty in Somalia battling the Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab in Sector 5 which majorly covers the Middle Shabelle region.
Col. Remy Cishahayo, the Burundi contingent Chief of Staff, who represented the Contingent Commander, presided over the function held in Mogadishu.
Col. Cishahayo also received and welcomed a new battle contingent, from Burundi, that was just deployed on the mission and advised the soldiers to maintain discipline.
