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U.S Donates $9 million in Weapons and Equipment to Support the Somali National Army

By Osman
Last updated: January 9, 2023
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The United States presented $9 million in weapons, vehicles, medical supplies, and other equipment to the Somali National Army (SNA) in a ceremony on Sunday, January 8 attended by Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama and U.S. Ambassador Larry André.  Aside from heavy weapons, equipment includedsupport and construction vehicles, explosive ordinance disposal kits, medical supplies, and maintenance equipment for vehicles and weapons.  Most of the supplies are already on their way to Hishabelle and Galmudug States to support SNA troops.

“We cheer the success achieved by Somali security forces in their historic fight to liberate Somali communities suffering under al-Shabaab,” said Ambassador André.  “This is a Somali-led and Somali-fought campaign.  The United States reaffirms our commitment to support your effort.”

Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama thanked the United States, saying, “Allow me to conveythe appreciation of the Federal Government of Somalia to the Government of the United States of America for the continued support to Somalia’s peacebuilding process and the support for the fight against terrorism.This support comes at a critical time for our forces as we boost their capabilities to combat al-Shabaab.”

The Minister was joined by Chief of Defense Forces Brigadier General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh for the ceremony.

The weapons, including light and heavy machine guns, were purchased with U.S. Department of Defense funding.  They are marked and registered pursuant to the Federal Government of Somalia’s Weapons and Ammunition Management policy, designed to account for and control weapons within the Somali security forces and weapons captured on the battlefield.  Notification to the UN Security Council is conducted by the Federal Government of Somalia in close coordination with the Office of Security Cooperation of U.S. Embassy Mogadishu in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.

The weapons will support SNA-Danabbattalions, including battalions currently participating in operations in Hirshabelle and Galmudug.  The weapons will provide a significant increase in the lethality and mobility of the SNA-Danab units participating in these operations.

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