By Milton Olupot And Henry Mukasa
The army spokesman, Maj. Felix Kulayigye, yesterday said the soldiers were replacing the contingent that began the peace-keeping mission in March.
Kulayigye said the soldiers had undergone specialised training in peace-keeping operations. They were trained by French instructors.
Meanwhile the Somali Prime Minister, Nur Hussan Hussein, yesterday dissolved his cabinet barely two weeks after five senior officials quit in a power-sharing row.
Speaking at a news conference in the southern town of
"In that government, 50% of the ministers will be selected from outside, while the other will come from the Parliament."
The Africa Union Mission to
But, six months later, other countries which promised troops:-
The newly-appointed African Union Special Representative to
Bwakira visited the AMISOM headquarters from December 13 to 14.
The UPDF are providing support to the Transitional Federal Institutions in an effort to stabilise the country and help further dialogue and reconciliation.
Bwakira, however, expressed worry over the "deepening, worrying and alarming" humanitarian crisis in
The envoy highlighted the need for dialogue between the opposition and the Transitional Federal Government, with a view of forming a cabinet which will be more inclusive.
"Such dialogue should explore ways of increasing the level of security, particularly in