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Mandate In Somalia Said To Be Too Restrictive

October 02 2009

Uganda

Ugandan Defense Minister Crispus Kiyonga has called for a review of the mandate for peacekeeping forces in Somalia, saying current policies hinder the mission, reports the New Vision (Kampala).

Uganda provides most of the troops for the African Union-led mission.

Kiyonga told the Ugandan parliament: "As per now, the mandate is very restrictive. It is framed in a way that they cannot attack. They might even know that the insurgents are planning an attack but they cannot attack...

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