26/12/2014
AU Official: Al-Shabab Attacks Will Not Deter Somalia Mission
James Butty The head of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said the continental body remains committed to supporting the Somali people and government in rebuilding their country. Ambassador Maman Sidikou said no amount of attacks will deter the mission from carrying out its responsibility. He was reacting to reports that about eight Al-Shabab militants infiltrated the main African Union base in Mogadishu on Christmas Day and killed nine people, including five peacekeepers. The base camp is on the edge of the Mogadishu...
