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IN PICTURES: Somalia promises to rebuild faded SNA

August 16, 2012 · 3363819 Comments2012-08-16+10%3A20%3A43Qalinle+Hussein

Recently trained members of the Somali National Army (SNA) manoeuvre in formation during a house-clearing exercise as part of a passing-out parade at an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) training facility on the western fringes of the Somali capital Mogadishu August 14, 2012. Reuters

Members of the Somali National Army (SNA) manoeuvre in formation during a house-clearing exercise as part of a passing-out parade at an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) training facility on the western fringes of the Somali capital Mogadishu August 14, 2012. Reuters.

MOGADISHU — The Somali National Army (SNA) this week added an additional 660 soldiers into its ranks after completing six months of intensive training in Uganda.

According to Somali defense officials, the unit were trained by Uganda’s military force and members of the United States military.

Once one of Africa’s largest, Somalia sought to revive its faded forces in an effort to boost national security and restore stability.

The US, UAE and Turkey are some countries that promised to re-equip and train the SNA as a part of their support for the East African nation. They said boosting Somali forces was a key priority for the region’s overall security.

Somalia sits at one of the most strategic location and key trade routes in the Indian Ocean. Any disruption to such is said to have dramatic ripple affect on the entire region.

Turkey is currently training police unit in Istanbul while the US has more than 30 trainers in Somalia. The Ankara government is in the process of delivering the first boats and arms for the Somali coastguard.

During a graduation ceremony held in Jazeera beach, the soldiers performed tactical manoeuvres they have acquired during the six months training on Tuesday.

It was the first time, SNA has displayed this kind of exercises since the collapse of the Somali state in 1991.

The graduation was held in the presence of Somalia’s Defense Minister Hussein Arab Isse and the commander of SNA General Abdqulqadir Sheikh Ali Dini.

Somalilandpress

August 16, 2012

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By Qalinle Hussein

Tags: graduation, Military, National Army, SNA, Somalia, Uganda

Abdiwahab says:

somaliland's military will be superior to somalias militia without doubt

7:11 am on August 16, 2012

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- Yusufh says:
  
  That is such a childish comment to make Abdiwahab. Please grow up.
  
  7:20 am on August 16, 2012
  
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Somaliaqueen says:

Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk let him have his anonymous satisfaction

7:26 am on August 16, 2012

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ahmed ali says:

All of SNA should be train localy not abroad.why train Them in other countries while There is enough space and customize local climate?.SOMETHING FISHY IS HERE.

SNA must be recruited and selected from all parts of somalia train localy kept out politic involment. given continues salary and other concessions such as subsidized food/housing Those with The family.if They get all This incentives They will do Their jop well.

Today in mogadishu They are two types of army,one train abroad well look after by The E.U & U.S and Those recruited from local for Them no continues salary ill equipt no proper uniform etc.

The whole purpose idea behind designing This ill train/equipt/discipline army is to show The rest of The world somalis are not capable.

8:22 am on August 16, 2012

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Abdi2 says:

Hope this helps Somalia to be able to take control of its secrurity matters and stand on its own feet. Both our securities depends on strong national armies and their cooperation in matter of terrorism and piracy, and chemical waste dumping. Well done Somalia and use these troups responsibly not to creat problems for your neighbors like Ethiopia, Kenya or Somaliland. However, keep in mind, Somalia needs more than any thing, democratic system like Somaliland as well as competent leadership and peace loving population, the later of which are two rare commodities in Somalia today, but judging from what I am seing lately so far, some somalis in Somalia are waking up to this reality and are recognizing their responsibilities, and I will encourage you fruther to work harder and wish you good luck.

and don't mind the Abdiwahab jerk, pretending to be Somalilander…we all know his intention (stirring up hate), we know where he hails from…..region committed to creating problem for Somaliland.

9:10 am on August 16, 2012

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- Puntland geezer says:
  
  Iz somaliland on the map? BIG NOOOO, get off the khat your chewing lol.
  
  9:26 am on August 16, 2012
  
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  - kaboon says:
    
    dar00d geezer please act civilized. or we will destroy that small village called bussysaaso
    
    kkkkkkkkkkkk
    
    9:35 am on August 16, 2012
    
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  - Somaliaqueen says:
    
    @ puntlandgeezer
    
    Did you not support somaliland be4 the ramadan?
    
    11:04 am on August 16, 2012
    
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Mr Somali says:

Will this SNA replace amisom or work under amisom! Think again. They are all microchip in there mind working under amisom and monitored like garden fish. Think twice. Somali enemy is who is the big spender in amisom.

10:25 am on August 16, 2012

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Dhuguse says:

Any real and mature Somali would like to see a peaceful Somalia with all characteristics of a modern government standing tall on its feel, but the big question is how can that happen if the current situation on the ground is rather different than what we are looking for. At this very moment, we see the ongoing situation in Mogadishu which looks like an auction market, we see the well-known warlords and spoilers are there, we see the self-appointed politicians and big thieves are there, we know many non-delegated and self-interested groups are there. So, the only thing I could personally say is; GOD help Somalia and save from the relentless scavengers YAA ALLAH!

5:04 pm on August 16, 2012

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- Puntland of Somalia says:
  
  Corr. on its feet
  
  5:08 pm on August 16, 2012
  
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osman5 says:

It might have been a thoughtful idea to have well-trained military body for primarily to protect the nation, however, it'd be even a better idea to establish a good governance and corruption-free leadership in Somalia. Therefore it's pointless to squabble for insurance coverage a property we will never get it's ownership.

The question begs for honest answers is that, are we going to see Somalia as a nation in our lifetime?
Call me a pessimistic person if you wish but I don't think Somalia will ever stand on it's feet again.
your thoughts….

Osman Qaal

11:53 pm on August 16, 2012

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- mustaf says:
  
  To honest your mind workers backward.in your little mind you Think if somalis in This part of somalia keep struggling you will be granted( The fake recognition your craving)well,it’s not gone happen That.
  
  So,stop cursing and give blessing your own somali race.
  
  12:23 am on August 17, 2012
  
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  - osman5 says:
    
    I'm just being realistic, unlike you bro…
    
    Osman Qaal
    
    12:31 am on August 17, 2012
    
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    - Somalia4life says:
      
      I think your sick.
      
      1:54 am on August 17, 2012
      
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Somalia4life says:

What an amazing site, the army is coming back, and with fury.

1:55 am on August 17, 2012

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Jay says:

Abdi keep dreaming, the family in Hargeisa will never be able to put together a military force.

4:55 pm on August 17, 2012

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Yusuf says:

i think this discussion is closed?

12:36 pm on October 8, 2012

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Yusuf says:

pls let me know

12:37 pm on October 8, 2012

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