Sunday, April 13, 2014

Somali PM visits the port city of Kismayo amid alarming insecurity

A high-level delegation led by Somali prime minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed has arrived on Saturday in the country's southern port city of Kismayo, the regional capital of Lower Jubba region.
As the city's security has been deteriorating over the last two years, Somali PM, paid a visit to Kismayo today in an attempt Somali government wants to boost implementing the Federal system across the country before 2016 when the current government expires.
Reports said Security of the town had been heightened while heave security presence could be observed in the main roads of Kismayo city ahead of the Somali PM's arrival.
Ras Kamboni militia leader Ahmed Madobe and dozens of Kenyan army commanders have jointly participated in welcoming the Prime minister and his delegation on their arrival in Kismayo on Saturday afternoon.
It is the first visit of prime minister Ahmed to Kismayo city since Somali national army alongside with Kenyan army, part of African Union troops seized from Al-shabab militants in 2012.
The notorious clan-based Ras Kamboni militiamen led by Ahmed Madobe are committing crimes against humanity in Kismayo since 2012 and residents are worried about their life and property dueo to the growing insecurity.
Somali National Army marks 54th anniversary
Somali National Army (SNA) marked On Saturday the 54th anniversary of its foundation in several regions in the country.
In Mogadishu, a well-organized ceremony was held at the ministry of defense building in Mogadishu marking the 54th birthday of the national army with the presence of Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, ministers and senior army officials were in attendance
Somali president and national army chief Gen. Dahir Adan Elmi gave a speech at the ceremony held at the defense ministry complex and congratulated the national army for their 54th anniversary.
"Despite challenges, the national army did a remarkable success for the liberation of the country from Al Qaeda-linked group of Al shabaab and restoring peace and stabilty in Somalia," said army chief.
Elsewhere in the country, the army celebrated the 54th anniversary in several regions controlled by Somalia government. Somali forces work under hostile conditions and endures difficulties, including lack of salaries to protect their country from enemy.
Somali national army (SNA) was established in 12th April in 1960 after Somalia got its full independence from the Italian colonials.
Goobweyn Somalia Lower Jubba region.Somali national army (SNA) marked On Saturday the 54th anniversary
 
 
 
Hussein Abdulahi Salah
Kismio,Somalia

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