UPDF in Somalia awarded medals and certificates for their outstanding contribution towards AMISOM’s success
In recognition of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) under African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for their exceptional contribution and service that saw a successful AMISOM mandate, the group was awarded AU medals and certificates on Saturday 7, December 2019.
The recognition comes after the UPDF Battle Group Twenty-Six (BG XXVI) concluded a year-long tour of duty in Somalia.
The AU medals were given out to UPDF army officers and militants by the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of African Union Commission (DSRCC) for Somalia, Simon Mulongo.
“On behalf of the SRCC and AMISOM fraternity, I congratulate UPDF Battle Group twenty-six for standing out and exhibiting exemplary performance,” Mulongo said.
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Mulongo said UPDF has done commendable work in Somalia, they exercised a high degree of discipline, good Civil-Military Corporation (CIMIC) in addition to right policies and techniques that formed a successful project alongside other AMISOM militants.
He adds that the greatest challenge facing Africa now is conflicts, organised crimes, national threats, inter-political dynamics, disagreements in national agenda and Inter-State contestants.
“Sectors One in particular, in the area of operation for Battle Group twenty-six have worked very well with other forces, civilians, and local authorities,” Mulongo said.
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Among the people present at the event included; Maj Gen James Nakibus Lakara, Deputy Amisom Force Commander, Maj Gen George Owinow, Deputy Force Commander in Support and Logistics, H.E. Deputy Ugandan Ambassador to Somalia, Maj Gen Nathan Mugisha, Lt Col Nathan Beinomugisha, Commander of the United Nations Guard Unit Six (UNGU VI), Brig-Gen Dolimitien Kabisa, AMISOM Chief of Staff.
Col Topher Magino, the BG XXVI Commander in his message lauded the Sector One Commander for the guidance and support towards a successful Battle Group.
Lt Gen Tigabu Yilma, the AMISOM Force Commander commended Big Group Twenty-Six Officers and Militants for their dedicated service, professionalism and contribution towards Somalia’s peace and security.
“I want to congratulate you for the good work during your one-year tour of duty, we appreciate your contribution towards the pacification of Somalia. I know you have sacrificed your lives for the people of Somalia and you strictly followed AMISOM’s mandate to enforce peace and security in the country,” Yilma said.
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