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African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) requests for 9,000 more soldiers ahead of 2018 exit plans

Troops from Burundi serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) distribute fresh water to civilians in Somalia. AMISOM has requested for close to 9,000 more soldiers to facilitate its operations. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has requested for close to 9,000 more soldiers to facilitate its operations.

This request has come with a stern warning to the political elite against using their contribution to Somalia as a bargaining power to table their demands.

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