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Somali Army Special Forces Passed Out from Camp Rufu

by Muhamadi Byemboijana
May 20, 2023
Somali Army Special Forces Passed Out from Camp Rufu
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The Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs Hon Oleru Huda has officiated at the pass out of Somali National Army (SNA) Special Forces.

The graduation happened at the 206 Commando Brigade Training Centre, also known as “Camp Rufu” in Ruhengyere, Kiruhura district.

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Hon Huda, who represented the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja at the graduation, congratulated the trainees and noted that the acquired skills are crucial in countering terrorism and executing special tasks geared at pacifying Somalia.

She mentioned that training together strengthens bilateral defence and security cooperation between Somalia and Uganda. 

“SNA training helps to promote regional peace and security since it enhances the building of capacity,” said Hon Huda. 

“The role of securing critical installations will only be successful if you all practice what has been taught at all levels of command as you fight for the African cause,” she told the newly passed SNA Special Forces, and further implored them not to betray their country and continent.

Huda also commended both President Museveni and the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for promoting Pan-Africanism, regional peace and security.

Speaking at the same graduation, the Somali Minister of Defence Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur lauded President Museveni and the entire UPDF for helping to fight terrorism in Somalia. 

He said: ” Your sacrifices and support in Somalia will always be cherished as we fight terrorism to have a safe and secure Somalia. We shall forever be grateful.”

The Somali Defence Minister further commended UPDF for enhancing the capacity of SNA, saying “SNA will write UPDF history and spirits in Somalia.”

The UPDF Joint Chief of Staff (JCOS) Major General  Leopold Kyanda, who spoke on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, appealed to the SNA Special Forces to maintain conscious discipline, follow the correct ideology, teamwork, be patriotic, committed and frugal, among others; for the total liberation of Somalia.

He urged SNA troops to stand on the Tripartite doctrine; which stipulates that any assistance must be built on the doctrine of building internal capacity to defend the country.

 “You need to be trained and be ideologically upright to achieve what is required,” he emphasized.

The JCOS remarked that unity is the foundation of any military and called for a campaign against sectarian tendencies, mentioning that these derail development. 

“When we leave Somalia, we know that we have left behind a strong force to look after Somalia and one that can develop your country,” Maj Gen Kyanda further told trainees.

The commander of 206 Brigade Col Asaph Mweteise told the newly trained SNA Special Forces that they have joined a unique group of Somalis who instead of doing normal jobs, opted to serve their country. 

“Whatever we have given you is out of our hearts. Please use it and make a difference in Somalia,” he implored graduates.

The pass-out was also attended by the CEO of Global Services Security Group (GSSG) Ali Mohamed Mohamud, 2 Division Commander Maj Gen Bob Ogik, Deputy Commander Land Force Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, Chief of Personnel and Administration Brig Gen James Kinalwa, Chief of Training and Recruitment Brig Gen Mathew Gureme, Air Force Chief of Staff Brig Gen David Gonyi, among others.

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