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ATMIS, US Army commanders discuss Somalia security during the transition

By Khadar Aweys
Last updated: June 17, 2023
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The US Army Special Operations Command, led by Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, pose for a group photo with ATMIS Military senior officials at the Force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 16 June 2023. ATMIS Photo/Mukhtar Nuur

Mogadishu, – Senior commanders with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) held talks with top U.S. military officials on Friday on the security situation in Somalia.

ATMIS Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support and Logistics Maj. Gen. Peter Kimani Muteti and other senior ATMIS military officers met with Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga, Commander of the US Army Special Operations Command and Rear Admiral Jamie Sands, the US Navy Commander of Special Operations Command Africa at ATMIS force headquarters in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

The ATMIS Force Commander said the closed-door discussions focused on support to the Federal Government of Somalia to ensure security and stability as ATMIS forces gradually wind down and hand over security responsibilities.

“The U.S. is one of our international partners. They have also injected a lot of resources into this mission and we have discussed salient issues,” said Lt. Gen. Okiding after the meeting.

“We are in the transition process, so as ATM exits, we should be proud of our brothers and sisters who remain behind to take charge of their country’s security. That is our hope and prayer,” he added.

Rear Admiral Jamie Sands said the meeting was an opportunity to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the partnership with ATMIS and support for Somalia in the fight against Al-Shabaab.

“We talked about common challenges, and common purpose. We looked at different assets we can use. We also discussed the way ahead for Somalia support, the success of the support from ATMIS to Somalia over the last decade and reaffirmed our commitment to one another,” said Rear Admiral Sands.

The United States has over the years provided security assistance including logistical, and financial support to the African Union peacekeeping operations in Somalia.

US Navy Commander Special Operations Command Africa, Rear Admiral Jamie Sands, speaks during a media brief at the Force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 16 June 2023.
ATMIS Photo/Mukhtar Nuur
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, speaks during a media brief at the Force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 16 June 2023.
ATMIS Photo/Mukhtar Nuur
The US Army Special Operations Command, led by Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, greets ATMIS Military senior staff officers at the Force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 16 June 2023.
ATMIS Photo/Mukhtar Nuur
The US Army Special Operations Command, led by Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, greets ATMIS Military senior staff officers at the Force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 16 June 2023.
ATMIS Photo/Mukhtar Nuur
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, walk with the US Army Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, at the Force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 16 June 2023.
ATMIS Photo/Mukhtar Nuur
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, pose for a photo after receiving a gift from the US Army Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, at the Force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 16 June 2023.
ATMIS Photo/Mukhtar Nuur
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, receives the US Army Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, at the Force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 16 June 2023.
ATMIS Photo/Mukhtar Nuur
The US Army Special Operations Command, led by Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, received a guard of honor mounted by Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) troops serving under ATMIS at the Force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 16 June 2023. ATMIS Photo/Mukhtar Nuur
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