EU provides military equipment to Somali army to combat al-Shabab

The EU said the fifth handover of military equipment followed specialized training delivered by the EUTM-S which saw all beneficiary soldiers undergo training on international human rights and humanitarian law prior to receiving equipment.

The ATMIS on June 30 completed handing over seven militaries and withdrawing 2,000 troops in compliance with UN Security Council Resolutions 2628 and 2670.