Military chiefs from Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) called for more support to enable them effectively execute its mandate of combating terrorists and subsequently securing Somalia.
The Military chiefs made the appeal when they met Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni in Kampala.
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General David Muhoozi noted that the troops are serving under very harsh environment and for effectiveness, basic items such as boots, force enablers, weaponry need to be provided.
General Muhoozi expressed concern that AMISOM had to contend with reduced troop levels despite the expanded military operations and the extended lines of communication.
The military chiefs also discussed ways of coming up with a robust strategy to address challenges, improve coordination to enable AMISOM effectively execute its mandate.
Those in attendance included Chiefs of Defence Forces and representatives from Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda as well as from the Federal Government of Somalia.
Also present, Ambassador Francisco Caetano Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, who is also the head of AMISOM, and AMISOM Force Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Owoyesigire.
