{UAH} AMISOM congratulates Uganda on its 52nd Independence Anniversary
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African Union Mission In Somalia (AMISOM)
PRESS RELEASE
(For Immediate Release)
AMISOM congratulates Uganda on its 52nd Independence Anniversary
October 9, 2014: The Acting Special Representative of the Chairperson
of the African Union Commission for Somalia Hon. Lydia Wanyoto extends
warm wishes and congratulations to the Republic of Uganda, as it
celebrates its 52nd Independence Day Anniversary.
The East African country was the first to deploy troops under AMISOM
into Somalia in March 2007 and has the largest contingent with 6,223
troops deployed.
Uganda has also deployed 201 police officers in Somalia, including one
Formed Police Unit comprising 140 men and women, 60 Individual Police
Officers as well as 1 Senior Leadership Team officer.
"On behalf of the African Union Mission in Somalia, I wish to
congratulate our Ugandan brothers and sisters upon this special
occasion, when national sovereignty is celebrated. The independence of
nations in Africa is a very sensitive matter and I encourage all
countries across the continent to support each other in averting any
threats to this liberty," said Hon Lydia Wanyoto.
She further recognized the contribution the country has made to AMISOM
and its successful operations in Somalia.
"We appreciate the contribution that Uganda has made towards this
mission, including the input on the military front, the police as well
as the civilian personnel. The contribution towards liberation and
reconstruction of Somalia is highly appreciated," she noted.
Robert Atuhairwe
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PRESS RELEASE
(For Immediate Release)
AMISOM congratulates Uganda on its 52nd Independence Anniversary
October 9, 2014: The Acting Special Representative of the Chairperson
of the African Union Commission for Somalia Hon. Lydia Wanyoto extends
warm wishes and congratulations to the Republic of Uganda, as it
celebrates its 52nd Independence Day Anniversary.
The East African country was the first to deploy troops under AMISOM
into Somalia in March 2007 and has the largest contingent with 6,223
troops deployed.
Uganda has also deployed 201 police officers in Somalia, including one
Formed Police Unit comprising 140 men and women, 60 Individual Police
Officers as well as 1 Senior Leadership Team officer.
"On behalf of the African Union Mission in Somalia, I wish to
congratulate our Ugandan brothers and sisters upon this special
occasion, when national sovereignty is celebrated. The independence of
nations in Africa is a very sensitive matter and I encourage all
countries across the continent to support each other in averting any
threats to this liberty," said Hon Lydia Wanyoto.
She further recognized the contribution the country has made to AMISOM
and its successful operations in Somalia.
"We appreciate the contribution that Uganda has made towards this
mission, including the input on the military front, the police as well
as the civilian personnel. The contribution towards liberation and
reconstruction of Somalia is highly appreciated," she noted.
Robert Atuhairwe
--
UAH forum is devoted to matters of interest to Ugandans. Individuals are responsible for whatever they post on this forum.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com or Abbey Semuwemba at: abbeysemuwemba@gmail.com.
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