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Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Apr 12, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) Troops commended for Securing Southwest State during Ramadan

Hassan Mohamed Abdiqadir, applauded the ATMIS Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) troops for facilitating the peaceful observance of Ramadan in the region

The South West State administration has commended the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops for ensuring the safety and security of civilians during the just concluded holy month of Ramadan. At a joint post-Ramadan security assessment meeting in Baidoa, South West State Minister for Internal Security, Hassan Mohamed…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Apr 10, 2024

Eid-Ul-Fitr message from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)

ATMIS will continue to work closely with the Federal Government of Somalia and all partners for the success of the ongoing transition, to ensure lasting peace, security, and prosperity in Somalia

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) wishes to convey its best wishes to the People of Somalia, ATMIS staff and all Muslims around the world during Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “As we celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr, let us remember and show empathy towards…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Apr 08, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) donates food Items to Vulnerable Families to Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

The food donation which included rice, wheat flour, sugar, powdered milk, and spaghetti, will support 30 families affected by conflict and the effects of climate change in celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), on Monday donated assorted food items to vulnerable families and Internally Displaced People (IDPs) living in the outskirts of the ATMIS Al-Jazeera II camp in Mogadishu. The food donation which included rice, wheat flour, sugar, powdered milk, and spaghetti, will support 30…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Apr 01, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) honours outgoing Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding

Lt. Gen. Okiding is scheduled to depart the ATMIS mission area to take up a new position as Uganda’s Deputy Chief of Defence Forces

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has honoured the outgoing Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding for his exemplary leadership and steering the mission to success during his tenure. Lt. Gen. Okiding is scheduled to depart the ATMIS mission area to take up a new position as Uganda’s…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Mar 29, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Ghana Formed Police Unit train on Child Protection

The Senior Protection and Human Rights Officer for ATMIS, Gloria Jaase, said the training was significant in fulfilling ATMIS’s mandate

Thirty police officers from the Ghana Formed Police Unit of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a five-day training focused on protecting children’s welfare in armed conflict. Hosted in Baidoa, the administrative capital of Southwest State, the training was led by the ATMIS Protection, Human Rights,…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Mar 24, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Troops Trained on Child Protection in Armed Conflict

The importance of prioritising child protection issues during ATMIS military operations and the phased handover of security responsibilities to the Somali Security Forces

ATMIS Senior Protection and Human Rights Officer, Gloria Jaase, highlighted the critical nature of the training in Somalia, stating, “This training is critical in conflict areas and Somalia is not an exception. We all know that in situations of armed conflict, children suffer the most. Therefore, it is important for…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Mar 19, 2024

On Visit to Dhobley, African Union (AU) Special Representative Emphasizes Collaboration for Peace in Somalia

The delegation was warmly welcomed by ATMIS Sector Two Commander Brig. Seif Salim Rashid and his team

The African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, on Monday visited Dhobley, in Jubaland State, to reinforce ongoing peace support operations and uplift the spirits of the African Union troops stationed in southern Somalia. Accompanied by distinguished officials from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Souef’s…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Mar 17, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Free Medical Care Gives Hope to Communities in Somalia’s Southwest State

Dozens of patients have so far been treated at the hospital since the ATMIS ENDF troops launched the weekly Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiative in February this year

Every Wednesday and Sunday, patients stream into the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Level-II hospital in Baidoa, southwest of the Somalia capital, Mogadishu. They are here to take advantage of a weekly free medical camp organised by ATMIS Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF); troops stationed in the Southwest…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Mar 16, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) condemns attack on Hotel in Mogadishu

The cowardly acts by Al Shabaab militants will not deter our collective resolve to ensure a peaceful, safe, secure, and stable Somalia

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) strongly condemns the Thursday night attack on the SYL Hotel in Mogadishu by Al Shabaab militants. "Taking lives and causing mayhem in this Holy Month of Ramadan is abhorrent," said the African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef. "Our…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Mar 14, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) commits to a Smooth Security Transition in Somalia

ATMIS pulled out 5,000 troops from Somalia and handed over 13 military bases to the Somali Security Forces during the first and second phases of the drawdown concluded last year

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) will ensure a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn of Africa country. “ATMIS is fully committed to the transition process, which will culminate in the transfer of full security responsibilities to the Somali Security Forces (SSF) by the…

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