AU force in Somalia needs stronger mandate: Uganda

KAMPALA (Reuters) - African Union peacekeepers in Somalia need a stronger mandate to help bring security to the anarchic Horn of Africa nation, requiring at least triple the troops, the force's biggest contributor said on Wednesday.
Embattled AU soldiers face near-daily attacks from insurgents in the Somali capital Mogadishu and are largely confined to protecting key areas such as the presidential palace, airport and seaport.
Despite an initial pledge of 8,000 troops to help secure Somalia's weak government, only 4,300 soldiers -- the most from Uganda -- have arrived in the sea-side capital...more..http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE56E4SU20090715?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews