{"id":440531,"date":"2025-05-02T09:45:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T06:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/?p=440531"},"modified":"2025-05-02T09:45:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T06:45:59","slug":"somali-national-army-conducts-intensive-training-for-troops-in-galmudug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/somali-national-army-conducts-intensive-training-for-troops-in-galmudug\/","title":{"rendered":"Somali National Army Conducts Intensive Training for Troops in Galmudug"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Dhusamareb, Galmudug \u2013 SONNA<\/strong> \u2013 The\u00a0Somali National Army has concluded a major military training exercise in\u00a0Dhusamareb, aimed at enhancing the combat readiness of its forces in\u00a0Galmudug State. The training was overseen by\u00a0Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar (General Khalid), Commander of the SNA Infantry Forces, alongside\u00a0Brigadier General Ahmed Isse, Commander of the Army Training Command.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The exercise involved units from the various SNA Divisions, with a strong emphasis on improving tactical skills, coordination, and battlefield effectiveness. Following its conclusion, military officials inaugurated another training session for the\u00a0SNA Heroes, an elite unit tasked with countering extremist threats in the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">During an assessment briefing,\u00a0Colonel Mohamed Dhagaweyne, Commander of the\u00a021st SNA Division, provided updates on the troops&#8217; combat readiness, confirming their preparedness for upcoming operations against armed extremist groups.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Brigadier General Khalid and Colonel Ahmed Isse praised the soldiers for their discipline and performance during the drills, urging\u00a0local communities to remain steadfast\u00a0amid security challenges posed by militant factions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">&#8220;Our forces are making significant progress in training and operational capability,&#8221;\u00a0said General Khalid.\u00a0&#8220;We urge the public to support these efforts as we work to restore lasting peace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">In a ceremony marking the end of the training, distinguished soldiers who demonstrated\u00a0exceptional skills were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievements. Military leaders emphasized that such training programs are critical in strengthening the SNA\u2019s ability to combat terrorism and stabilize liberated regions<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The exercise underscores the Somali government\u2019s commitment to\u00a0professionalizing its armed forces\u00a0and intensifying operations against\u00a0Al-Shabaab\u00a0and other insurgent groups. With ongoing international support, the SNA continues to enhance its operational capacity to secure key regions, including Galmudug.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dhusamareb, Galmudug \u2013 SONNA \u2013 The\u00a0Somali National Army has concluded a major military training exercise in\u00a0Dhusamareb, aimed at enhancing the combat readiness of its forces in\u00a0Galmudug State. The training was overseen by\u00a0Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar (General Khalid), Commander of the SNA Infantry Forces, alongside\u00a0Brigadier General Ahmed Isse, Commander of the Army Training Command. 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