Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in Somalia serving below African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have performed actions in commemoration of the forty second Tarehe Sita in Mogadishu and Ceeljaale areas of Somalia.

In Mogadishu, UPDF Contingent Commander Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola who led the troops to wash Marina Market stated, “UPDF values the native inhabitants as key to its success, that’s why we’re finishing up these actions to present again to you the neighborhood as a method of appreciating the help you’ve gotten at all times rendered to us, with out you we are able to’t do a lot.”

He additional thanked them, notably for his or her essential position in partnering with ATMIS forces to defeat Alshabaab, and urged them to take care of the spirit.

The Chairman of Marina market Mr. Abdallah Mohamed Ali appreciated the nice work of cleansing the market by UPDF as an indication of affection and respect UPDF has for the individuals of Somalia. “I’ve grown into an outdated man however I’ve by no means seen or heard of a military that respects the native inhabitants like UPDF. I’m a dwelling testimony to this and I’ve the belief and confidence that Alshabaab propagandists will likely be defeated utterly, we will proceed to help you for this justified trigger,” stated Mr. Abdullah Ali.

One other exercise performed was additionally a medical outreach.

In Ceeljaale, troops of Battle Group 37 marked Tarehe Sita festivals by cleansing Ceeljaale market, Fiqi main and secondary college, and Almunye main college.

Col Charles Kibaate Asiimwe, the Battle Group Commander headed the train and appreciated the inhabitants in Ceeljaale for the help they’ve rendered to UPDF and Somali Safety Forces that has helped flush out Alshabaab within the space.

District Commissioner Marka Mr. Mohamed Osman Musa congratulated UPDF up on its forty second Tarehe Sita and pledged full help.

Additionally current in Ceeljaale was SNA commander for Ceeljaale battalion Maj Abdukadir Munye amongst others.

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