Djibouti Trained Security Forces International Support

[Abu-Salman]

Again, on a positive note, and following their own concerns about issues such as piracy or immigration, the international community is signaling its eagerness to contribute.

 

Following a recent arrival of the French Foreign ministry in Djibouti, with an important delegation to discuss regional cooperation concerning issue such as piracy and the Somali Peace process, France proposed substantial European support for new Somali security forces trained by Djibouti:

 

 

On the Somali issue, the minister did not hide his enthusiasm about the Djibouti process. Mr. Kouchner has emphasized the support of France for Djibouti agreements.

 

The French Minister of Foreign Affairs has finally proposed the support of his country for the training of Somali security forces, to which Djibouti could also contribute.

 

He also mentioned the idea to train Somali security forces of some 10,000 men. "France and Europe, I hope, are ready to assist our friends in Djibouti because it is also from here that this can be done," he said.

 

"The president of Djibouti has agreed to contribute to this Forces project", he concluded.

 

(translated from ADI.dj)

 

 

Should we not really therefore behind Sh Sharif and his highly competent ICU team to finally stabilize our own land without any foreign troop?

 

Indeed, estrangled with a myriad of socio-economic discontents at home and security headaches abroad, long gone are the days the West would rely uncritically behind invasions and other "Peacekeeping" crusades...

[Paragon]

^Afternoon

 

Thanks for the article, sxb. Djibouti trained forces are just brilliant!

 

Now those who opposed Shariif on the basis of AU force presence can lay down the axe and support the government.

 

SHariifka has even made clear that he is willing to address the grievances of those clans who've expressed dissatisfaction with the cabinet selection.

[Thierry.]

Mashallah excellent move I hope the training process can start as soon as possible

[Abu-Salman]

Iran's Ahmedinajad, AU Jean Ping, Yemen & Kenya Support Pledges (translated from Adi.dj)

 

 

[...]The famous host of Djibouti has also praised the outstanding role played by our country towards peace and regional stabilization.

 

"I wish to congratulate and encourage particular President Ismail Omar Guelleh for his commitment to peace and his tireless efforts to end the suffering of the Somali people for almost two decades," he said.

 

"Iran is ready to participate in the restoration of security in this country," continued the President Ahmedinejad.

 

The head of state of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has finally invited his Djiboutian counterpart to make a state visit to Tehran.

 

[...]

 

"The AU will also continue to work closely with the Somali government to help set up quickly Somali security forces" (Jean Ping).

 

The government of Yemen has promised to help train 10,000 soldiers in Somalia. Kenya has made the same commitment, as well, to assist Somalia in training airport staff, customs agents and immigration services.(what a change from Nairobi, Addis closest ally as far as Somalis are concerned!)