Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces operating under the East African Community Regional Force (UGACON-EACRF) for peacekeeping mission has today donated food items to the vulnerable community of Rutshuru territory ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival. The Uganda Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered Ramadan food packages to the Muslim Communities in a…
The Ugandan Contingent Battle Group XXXV (BG 35) was awarded ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia) medals and certificates for their selfless service exhibited during the yearlong tour of duty to stabilize Somalia. The colorful ceremony, at the Ugandan contingent headquarters in Mogadishu city, Somalia, was presided over by the Deputy Force Commander in…
The 3.5 metric tons of food comprising of rice, wheat, sugar, cooking oil and dates have today been donated to 75 homesteads of Dhaglo Cad center IDP camp. The function took place at Marine Gate in Mogadishu city, Somalia. The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head…
Residents in Bariire town, Somalia embraced the free medical services that were offered by Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia in collaboration with Bancroft Global Development under the umbrella ‘Give to the World’ charity organization, to receive medical treatment. Over 221 women, children and the elderly with different ailments…
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support and Logistics, Major General Peter Kimani Muteti has said that Somalia is experiencing a peaceful transition and commended Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under ATMIS for pacifying Somalia, especially Mogadishu city since deployment in 2007. Maj Gen Muteti…
Medics comprising of Surgeons, Dentists, Orthopedics, Laboratory Attendants, Nurses, America Medical Corps, Deequa, RA International and Bankroft who man ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia) Level Two Hospital, held a fare well party for their colleagues from Battle Group Thirty-Five (UGABAG XXXV) after their tour of duty in the mission area – Somalia. …
The Governor Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, Mr. Ibrahim Adan has commended the joint security forces of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Somali National Army (SNA) and Somali National Police (SNP) for the cooperation and vigilance that has resulted into the prevailing peace in the region. He made the remarks during…
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group (BG) XXXVIII has today been flagged off to serve under the mandate of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. The Commandant Military Police Maj Gen Don Nabaasa presided over today’s flag-off ceremony and also received United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) VIII on behalf of the Chief of…
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) female soldiers serving under African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have joined the rest of the World to commemorate International Women’s Day under the theme; “Gender equality through Peace Keeping.” Officiating at the function that was held at the ATMIS Recreation Centre in Mogadishu, the ATMIS Police Commissioner Hillary…
The Barawe District Commissioner, Dr. Liban Asuman has cautioned the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the Somali National Army (SNA) to be extra vigilant against Al-Shabaab extremists, during the forthcoming month of Ramadan. The caution was made at a security meeting held at Uganda Battle Group XXXV (UGABAG 35) Headquarters, Embrasso in…