(Afrika) Streitkräfte Somalias

[Schneemann]

@Erich schrieb vor vielen Jahren (2013):

nach Jahrzehnten scheint sich langsam wieder was in Richtung "somalische Streitkräfte" zu bewegen

Ja, und deswegen kann ich auch nun nach elf Jahren hier wieder mal was in diesen Strang stellen...

Italien hat offenbar vier Helikopter nach Somalia geliefert, wobei sich hier die Lieferung auf die Bundesrepublik Somalia im Süden bezieht, der Norden ist ja als Somaliland quasi ein abgesplittertes Irgendwas...

Italy Supplies Four Bell 412EPX Helicopters to Somalia

On August 29, 2024, images circulating on social media confirmed the recent arrival of four Bell 412EPX helicopters on Somali soil. This transfer, valued at $16 million, was carried out by the Italian government, marking the most significant delivery of military equipment since the lifting of the arms embargo imposed on Somalia. [...]

The delivery of these aircraft comes at a time when the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has begun the gradual withdrawal of its troops, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolutions 2628 and 2670. This withdrawal, which involves the evacuation of 2,000 soldiers by the end of June and another 3,000 by September, aims to progressively transfer security responsibilities to Somali forces. [...]

By equipping Somalia with these advanced helicopters, Italy significantly contributes to strengthening the Somali government's response capabilities in the face of internal security challenges. This initiative is seen as a key step in consolidating national security at a time when Somalia is increasingly taking on responsibilities in the fight against threats within its territory.

https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospa...to-somalia

Schneemann