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| Africa Horn | |
| Somalia seeking to fully lift weapons embargo | |
| 2014-08-14 | |
Federal Government of Somalia has renewed plea to the United Nations Security Council in an effort to fully lift two-decade-old arms embargo on the country on Monday, Garowe Online reports.
"Strong armed force is confronted by weapons embargo on Somalia, therefore we are unable to reinstitute strong army since the much-needed elements are not now available," said Hamud, highlighting that his ministry is in full force campaign to equip Somali National Army with modern military gears. "The policy of ministry of Defence is the establishment of inclusive army troops who are capable of securing borderlines and the development of the country relies on armed forces," he added. Hamud is accompanying President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on US trip. He met with US Defence Ministry officials, discussing the military support for Somalia as well as terrorism. The UN Security Council extended partial easing of Somalia weapons embargo through October in March. | |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #1 Can't ever have enough guns. At least I can't. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2014-08-14 12:13 |