Our Reason For Fighting Alshabaab In Somalia Is Peace – Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba

The Commander of the Land Forces (CLF), Lt. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has clarified the reason they fight the Al-Shabaab in Somalia.

He has pointed out that their reason is for peace, unlike others who have been accusing them of seeking treasure.

“Our reason for fighting the Alshabaab in Somalia is peace. We are not there for gold, diamonds, or money. Some people may think like that but our purpose is to help our brothers and sisters achieve peace because we don’t want to see them suffering,”

He said this while speaking to 2127 troops at the Singo Peace Support Training Centre (PSO-TC) in Nakaseke District.

These belong to Battle Group 33 and are set to be deployed to Somalia. He hailed and appreciated the soldiers for answering the call to serve the nation.

“I want to thank you for your determination not only to serve your own country but to also serve a brotherly African country (Somalia).” Muhoozi Kainerugaba said.

A total of 1,846 out of the 2,127 that have been undergoing pre-mission training at Singo will be deployed to Somalia earlier next month.

Uganda was the first country to deploy soldiers to Somalia in 2007 in AMISOM.

Currently, Ugandan troops control the largest area in Somalia after being deployed in Sector One in Benadir and Lower Shabelle regions.

They pushed Al Shabaab militants over 200km away from Mogadishu city. Gen. Muhoozi noted that a soldier sacrifices his own life for his country.

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