European Union Training Mission Somalia PRESS SUMMARY 13th June 2018 “In ‘Media’ stat virtus” EUTM - SOMALIA 13/06/2018 THE EUTM-S MISSION FORCE COMMANDER MET THE SOMALI MINISTER OF DEFENCE June 12, 2018 - Mogadishu(RBB)-The Mission Force Commander of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) BG Pietro Addis met with Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Hassan Ali Mohamed “Amar Damber” at Villa Gashandigha, Mogadishu on 10th Jun 2018. The EUTM-S Mission Force Commander congratulated the new Minister of Defence for his new appointment and renovated the full commitment of EUTM-Somalia in supporting the Somalia’s SSR through training, advisory and mentor. Moreover, both discussed the situation in Somalia, and the current security reforms undertaken by the Government. They noted that, whilst many challenges remained, some encouraging progress have been made and, under the civilian oversight, they are paving the way towards future steps. Security is a key component needed for sustaining and carrying further the state and peace- building progress in Somalia. Therefore, since 2010, the EU Training Mission-Somalia has been training elements of the Somali National Army as contribution to rebuilding the nascent Somali military capability, focusing its efforts today on company-sized unit training as well as advisory support to the General Staff and the Ministry of Defence. http://radiobanadir.com/?p=1134 EUTM - SOMALIA 1 EUTM - SOMALIA 13/06/2018 Somali Defense Minister meets Head of EU training Mission in Mogadishu June 12, 2018 - Somali Minister for Defense, Hassan Ali Mohamed on Tuesday held talks with the head of training for European Union (EU), Pj Petro-Addis in Mogadishu. Several EU countries support Somali government in training Somali National Army. The government has been struggling to revive its forces which once termed as a formidable military in the continent. The officials discussed on wide range issues including security, training and collaborations of the sides. Petro-Addis vowed to accelerate training of Somali Military in a bid to enhance fight against Al-Shabab. He pledges assistance to the Somali armed forces in the areas of training and defense and advising them in the military fields. “I congratulate you for the new post you are appointed for. We will stand by your side and accelerate training of Somali forces,” said Petro-Addis. For his part, Mohamed commended EU for their tireless efforts to help rebuild its forces. “We appreciate your support to rebuild our military as well as the other support to the federal government,” Mohamed lauded. The EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP) conducts the vital training which it aims at helping Somalia in enhancing local forces capability in maintaining the security of the country. https://en.halbeeg.com/2018/06/12/somali-defense-minister-meets-head-of-eu-training- mission-in-mogadishu/ EUTM - SOMALIA 2 EUTM - SOMALIA 13/06/2018 EUCAP Somalia hosts meeting with EUTM and EU Delegation to Somalia Jun 11 2018 The upcoming Somali Partnership Forum that is to take place in Brussels at the end of June, was one of the main topics under discussion at a meeting in the EUDEL Compound in Mogadishu on June 9th, which took place between the EU Delegation to Somalia (EUDEL), EU Training Mission to Somalia (EUTM), and EUCAP Somalia. Other topics that were touched upon included current challenges, security and political matters, operational planning and upcoming events. The respective leaders of the three organisations – who were accompanied by their advisers – delivered briefings to the gathering. https://www.eucap-som.eu/eucap-somalia-hosts-meeting-with-eutm-and-eu-delegation- to-somalia/ EUTM - SOMALIA 3 EUTM - SOMALIA 13/06/2018 L'Esercito supporta l'amministrazione locale di Mogadiscio 11 Giugno 2018 - La Cooperazione Civile militare (CIMIC) dell’Italian National Support Element dona equipaggiamento individuale ai Vigili del Fuoco di Mogadiscio. L'Esercito dona equipaggiamenti tecnico-individuali al dipartimento dei Vigili del fuoco di Mogadiscio. Il Comandante dell'Italian National Support Element (IT-NSE), Ten.Col. Pino ROSSI, Comando a supporto della Missione Europea EUTM Somalia, accompagnato dal Capo della Cellula di Cooperazione Civile e Militare (CIMIC), ha incontrato nei giorni scorsi, il sindaco di Mogadiscio e donato equipaggiamento tecnico-individuale al dipartimento dei Vigili del fuoco e servizi di emergenza della regione del Banadir (Somalia). L'incontro, svoltosi presso l'ufficio del Sindaco di Mogadiscio e governatore del Banadir, oltre a manifestare la volontà e l'abnegazione con cui i militari Italiani supportano l'amministrazione locale, ha avuto lo scopo di presentare al governatore Abdirahman Omar Osman "Eng. Yarysow" le attività a supporto della stabilità e della governance dell'amministrazione locale, svolte dal Contingente Italiano in Somalia. Nell'occasione è stato donato al dipartimento dei Vigili del fuoco e servizi di emergenza della regione del Banadir – Mogadiscio, l'equipaggiamento tecnico-individuale. La donazione di tale equipaggiamento antincendio, corrispondente ai più moderni standard qualitativi, ha lo scopo di supportare il dipartimento composto da personale egregiamente addestrato, ma che, a causa di mancanza di attrezzature adeguate, interviene in soccorso della popolazione con notevoli difficoltà, come ad esempio nelle situazioni post attacchi esplosivi che sovente colpiscono la città e la popolazione civile di Mogadiscio. Nel corso dell'incontro sono stati inoltre discussi gli esiti che hanno prodotto i 21 progetti eseguiti nel corso del 2017-2018, per un totale di 395.000 €, che hanno interessato, principalmente, i settori sanità, sicurezza, servizi di emergenza e supporto umanitario alle minoranze. Tali attività sono state realizzate grazie alla determinazione degli operatori del EUTM - SOMALIA 4 EUTM - SOMALIA 13/06/2018 Multinational CIMIC Group, unità dell' Esercito - a valenza interforze e multinazionale - specializzata nella cooperazione civile-militare che opera in Mogadiscio sin dal 2014. L'atteggiamento fraterno e l'empatia manifestata durante l'incontro da parte del Governatore e del suo staff mostra quanto la presenza fisica del personale italiano nelle aree interessate all'attività di cooperazione, nonostante il clima di sicurezza risulti particolarmente non permissivo, trovi un riscontro più che positivo da parte della popolazione locale http://www.esercito.difesa.it/comunicazione/Pagine/L%27Esercito-supporta- l%27amministrazione-locale-di-Mogadiscio_180611.aspx EUTM - SOMALIA 5 EUTM - SOMALIA 13/06/2018 Federal Government and UN unveil support programme for Somalia’s New Policing Model 11 Jun 2018 - Mogadishu – A Joint Policing Programme (JPP) that supports the two-tier policing structure and sets the next stage in the development of strong national and state-level police services has been unveiled by the Federal Government of Somalia in close cooperation with the Federal Member States, the UN and other international partners. The programme will be introduced in five Federal Member States, the Benadir region and to the future Federal Police to support the implementation of priority police projects, as outlined in the Federal and State Police plans and the country’s National Security Architecture that was endorsed by Somalia’s political leaders in April 2017. Spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Internal Security, the programme is also expected to expedite the ongoing transition of security responsibilities from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to Somalia’s security forces. “The structure demonstrates the best way to coordinate policing so that we form an effective policing system in Somalia,” said the Federal Minister of Internal Security, Mohamed Abukar Islow Duale. “This investment in the Somali Police is an excellent opportunity for rebuilding Somalia and the development of peace and security.” Building on the dividends of the Joint Rule of Law Programme, the JPP will oversee the procurement of equipment, recruitment and in-service training; the payment of stipends for personnel and the development of a legal framework and accountability; and construction projects for federal and state-level police agencies. Key implementing partners of the JPP EUTM - SOMALIA 6 EUTM - SOMALIA 13/06/2018 include the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). “The future role of the police in stabilisation, in the holding of and building in areas that are recovered from Al-Shabaab, cannot be overestimated,” noted Peter de Clercq, the Deputy UN Special Representative for Somalia. The JPP will rely on support from Somalia’s international partners to implement the country’s New Policing Model and strengthen the capacities and skills of the country’s law enforcement agencies in order to perform their duties more effectively. Adopted by Somalia’s political leadership in 2016, the New Policing Model was presented at last year’s London Conference on Somalia as a key pillar of the country’s National Security Architecture. “It is essential to have a police that is responsible for their actions, based on the core universal principles of legality, necessity, professionalism and responsibility,” said Gen. Bashir Abdi Mohamed, the Somali Police Force Commissioner. The programme has already received commitments from the United Kingdom and the European Union to donate $42 million while Germany is promising additional pledges. The Deputy UN Special Representative