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Burundi extends mandate of Somalia peacekeeping force | ||
2017-01-22 | ||
Burundi and the African Union have signed a deal to renew the mandate of Burundian peacekeeping troops in Somalia, the bloc said Friday.
“I thank the Burundi Ppl for their legendary hospitality & Govt for fruitful visit. Agreement reached; Burundi Peacekeepers will stay in Somalia,” tweeted Smail Chergui, the African Union’s commissioner for peace and security. “Africa is grateful for sacrifices made by Burundi & all AMISOM TCCs for peace in Somalia. We also deeply appreciate EU’s critical support,” he added, using the acronym for troop contributing countries. Chergui also said that very soon AMISOM’s Burundian troops will receive their allowances, local media reported.
“We are satisfied, we have discussed well with Chergui, and a memorandum of understanding has been signed,” he said. In March 2016, the EU suspended direct aid to Burundi, including funds for its peacekeeping contingent in AMISOM. Burundian troops have not been paid for 12 months, Gaston Sindimwo said Tuesday. | ||
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