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| Uganda sends more troops to Somalia |
| 2015-06-17 |
| About 2000 soldiers of the Uganda Defense Forces (UDF) have on Monday left for Somalia under the African Union Mission (AMISOM). The soldiers, under battle group UGABAG 16, are to replace battle group UGABAG 13+ and UN Guard Unit that are scheduled to return to Uganda. The contingent will stay in Somalia for a year. Uganda has since 2007 been supporting Somalia in its war against Al Shabaab militants and currently contributes over 6,000 troops to AMISOM. |
| Posted by:Steve White |