AMISOM Troop Contributing Countries Urge International Community for SupportSeptember 22, 2017 - Leaders of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Burundi urged the international community for support during troop contributing countries meeting, which was called by President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. Leaders of AMISOM troop contributing countries noted that financial constraint is becoming a hindrance to the smooth operation of the peacekeeping mission and called upon the international community to support AMISOM so that it would carry out its mission effectively. It is also its responsibility to assist Somali security forces in providing security for Somalia’s political process and peace building efforts. AMISOM will not withdraw, until it accomplishes its mission, even if the international community fails to support it, Hailemariam added. The plan is for the Somali security forces to assume full responsibility for security, with AMISOM remaining critical during the transition.

Source: Ethiopian News September 23, 2017 01:07 UTC