U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya
Press Release
March 01, 2011
The United States extends its admiration and appreciation for the professionalism, dedication and courage demonstrated by the Transitional Federal Government National Security Forces and the AMISOM troops from Uganda and Burundi during the recent military operations in Mogadishu. AMSIOM forces are in Mogadishu to support the TFG as it seeks to bring peace and stability back to Somalia.
Since February 22, TFG and AMISOM troops have, under heavy fire and with careful consideration for innocent civilians, advanced on a number of fronts in Mogadishu in operations designed to push extremist insurgents further away from the populated areas of Mogadishu.
These advances have not come without costs and the United States wishes to recognize the significant sacrifices borne by both the TFG National Security forces and the AMISOM troops. The United States extends its deepest condolences to the Somali, Burundi and Ugandan families of the fallen.
These advances have not come without costs and the United States wishes to recognize the significant sacrifices borne by both the TFG and the AMISOM troops that support them.
Source: U.S Embassy Nairobi, Kenya