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UNSOS’ Support Critical for Effective Operations, says ASP Mirriam Kunda

Operating in Somalia’s rugged terrain and conflict-ridden regions, calls for strength of character by peacekeepers.

18 Oct 2018

UNSOS Logisticians, Engineers and Environmental officers with representatives from the Federal Government of Somalia, carry out a joint inspection of the UN facilities at the Mogadishu stadium in preparation to hand over the historic landmark to Somali officials. The stadium was once occupied by Al-Shabaab and later re-captured by AMISOM troops. UNSOS is rehabilitating infrastructure at the stadium including accommodation for upto 300 Somali uniformed personnel at the site for hand over.

UNSOS hosts AMISOM for the UNSOS-AMISOM Force Multiplier Technology workshop assessing AMISOM battlefield capabilities in implementing its mandate. With peacekeeping evolving into asymmetric warfare there is need to apply technological solutions to overcome logistical and environmental challenges faced by troops in Somalia.

Lt. Gen. Jim Beesigye Owoyesigire, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Commander, addresses medical officers during the opening session of a medical workshop jointly organized by the UNSOS and AMISOM in Mogadishu on 10 September 2018.

Medical officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) attend a medical workshop jointly organized by the UNSOS and AMISOM in Mogadishu on 11 September 2018.

UNSOS engineers joined by AMISOM are currently upgrading a location on the outskirts of Mogadishu to receive AMISOM troops and Police who are being moved out of the Mogadishu Stadium as part of the AMISOM Transition Plan.

Somali National Army (SNA) personnel offload food delivered by UNSOS aboard a UN cargo plane onto a waiting military truck at Baidoa Airport. In the month of July, UNSOS delivered nearly 30 tons of food rations to SNA troops in the South West region. The rations were handed over to the Somali troops as part of the logistical support package by UNSOS to the Somali National Security Forces in its joint operations with AMISOM.

UNSOS has acquired five additional armored ambulances to enhance the management of medical emergencies in the mission. The acquisition of the ultra-modern ambulances to be deployed in sectors within AMISOM area of operation is part of the critical support provided by UNSOS.

UNSOS launches solar panel installations in Kismaayo and Mogadishu with plans to accelerate the transition to sustainable use of energy by scaling up solar power projects in other sectors. UNSOS is committed to sustainable development and realizing #SDG7; affordable and clean energy.

UNSOS provides crucial support to AMISOM troops in a continuously evolving environment. This involves delivering logistics to troops operating in remote parts of the country. The logistical support by UNSOS enhances the troops' capabilities to carry out operations in order to deliver on the AMISOM mandate.

UNSOS’ Support Critical for Effective Operations, says ASP Mirriam Kunda

Operating in Somalia’s rugged terrain and conflict-ridden regions, calls for strength of character by peacekeepers.

18 Oct 2018

UNSOS Somalia Force Multiplier and Technology Workshop

FTS UNSOS

05 Oct 2018

UNSOS-AMISOM joint medical workshop on life-saving skills

Mogadishu - Thirty-seven officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) completed a three-day medical workshop to develop their capacity in the battlefield.

18 Sep 2018