Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired a National Security Committee meeting focused on accelerating efforts to eradicate terrorist groups. Emphasis was also on fostering collaboration among government security branches and preparation for the New York security conference for Somalia.
The Committee listened to a briefing from the Commanders of the army and praised the Somali people on how they cooperate with the security forces, with the forces trained as the military to work for the people day and night.
The Committee also applauded the victories of the Somali National Army’s victories in the frontlines and how they liberated several areas from the Al-Shabaab terrorists, areas such as Mudug, Galmudug, Hiiraan, and Middle Shabelle.
The army also strengthened the spirit of the local forces to fight and liberate their homes from the terrorist militants and finalization of the 1st phase of the offensive against the militiamen and eradicate their remnants from Hirshabelle and Galmudug regions.