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Somalia Waxay Xoojinaysaa Xiriirka Caalamiga ah: Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud oo Guddoomay Warqadaha Danjirayaal Cusub

  Tallaabo muhiim ah oo lagu xoojinayo xiriirka caalamiga ah ee Soomaaliya ayaa maanta ka dhacday Madaxtooyada Qaranka, Villa Soomaaliya, halkaas oo Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud , uu si rasmi ah ugala wareegay warqadaha aqoonsiga ee sideed danjire oo cusub oo aan deganeyn dalka. Xafladda rasmiga ah waxay muujinaysaa ballaarinta xiriirka diblomaasiyadeed ee Soomaaliya la leedahay la-hawlgalayaasha muhiimka ah ee ka kala socda Afrika, Aasiya, Yurub, iyo Ameerika. 🤝 Kuuriyada Diblomaasiyadda Cusub Sideedan danjire ayaa soo bandhigay warqadahooda, taasoo calaamad u ah bilowga rasmiga ah ee howlahooda diblomaasiyadeed ee Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya. Kooxdan kala duwan waxay matalayaan dalal ay Soomaaliya doonayso inay xoojiso xiriirka laba geesoodka ah ee dhinacyada dhaqaalaha, siyaasadda, iyo amniga. Danjirayaasha cusub ee uu qaabilay Madaxweynaha ayaa kala ah: Masar: Mudane Maxamed Salaax Qashta Indooniisiya: Mudane Wettja...

Ugandan Military Conducts Court Martial for Officers Accused of Cowardice in Al Shabaab Attack

In a significant development, the Ugandan military has initiated a court martial trial for two of its high-ranking army officers accused of "cowardice" in the aftermath of a deadly attack on peacekeepers by the militant organization Al Shabaab in Somalia. The trial is currently taking place in Mogadishu, Somalia, temporarily serving as the location for this court martial.

The accused officers, Major Steven Oluka and Major Zadock Obor, who were commanding officers of military bases in southwest Somalia, are facing two counts of cowardice following an Al Shabaab attack that led to the tragic deaths of 54 peacekeepers. The General Court Martial (GCM), presided over by Brigadier General Robert Mugabe, is conducting this trial.

According to the official statement issued by the Ugandan military in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, the two senior commanders are alleged to have failed to inspire the military officers and soldiers under their command to fight bravely when confronted by Al Shabaab on May 26.

Furthermore, the statement mentions that four additional non-commissioned officers are also facing trial for violating the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) Act. They are accused of failing to properly safeguard war materials while in their possession.

Traditionally, sessions of the General Court Martial are held in Makindye, Kampala, the capital of Uganda. However, in this exceptional case, they are scheduled to take place in Somalia over a two-week period. According to Brigadier General Mugabe, "the General Court Martial has jurisdiction to try cases anywhere in and outside Uganda where UPDF is operating." He also emphasized that the verdicts will lead to appropriate sentences for those found guilty and acquittal for those found not guilty.

In the town of Bulo Marer, a Ugandan force serving as part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AMIS) was manning a military facility when the notorious militant group Al Shabaab overran it. This town is situated approximately 120 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

Uganda is among the countries contributing troops to the AMIS force, which is actively engaged in counter-terrorism efforts in Somalia. Other nations participating in this mission include Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya, and Ethiopia.

The commencement of this court martial underscores the importance of accountability within military ranks and the commitment of participating nations to address issues that may undermine the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions. As the trial progresses, the international community will closely monitor the proceedings and their implications for military leadership and discipline in challenging and high-risk environments.

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