STORY: Ambassador Madeira urges AlShabaab militants to denounce violence

and help rebuild Somalia

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DATELINE: 06/JULY/2016, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
SHORT LIST
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Wide shot, Ambassador Francisco Madeira, the Special
Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union
Commission for Somalia (SRCC), inspect a guard of honour
2.
Med shot, Ambassador Francisco Madeira, the Special
Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union
Commission for Somalia (SRCC), inspect a guard of honour
3.
Wide shot, Ambassador Francisco Madeira, the Special
Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union
Commission for Somalia (SRCC) arrives at the venue
4.
Wide shot, Burundi Soldiers march during a ceremony
5.
Wide shot, Burundi soldiers on parade
6.
Med shot, Burundi soldiers march during medal awards
ceremony
7.
Med shot, Burundi soldiers march during medal awards
ceremony
8.
Med shot, Burundi soldiers march during medal awards
ceremony
9.
Med shot,Burundi soldiers march during medal awards
ceremony
10. Med shot, Burundi soldiers march during medal awards
ceremony
11. Wide shot, Burundi soldiers march during medal awards
ceremony
12. Med shot, Burundi soldiers march during medal awards
ceremony
13. Med shot, Burundi soldiers on parade
14. Med shot, Burundi soldiers on parade
15. Soundbite: (Kirundi) Colonel Frdric Ndayisaba,
the Deputy Sector 5 Commander.

We are going to continue our mission of supporting the Federal

Government of Somalia in its praiseworthy efforts to fight AlShabaab insurgents in order to stabilise Somalia and achieve lasting
peace in this country. The offensive actions the against Al-Shabaab
in our sector will go on in coordination with Somali National Army
(SNA).
16. Med shot, SRCC Madeira, hands over certificates to
officers of Burundi
17. Med shot, SRCC Madeira, hands over certificates to
officers of Burundi
18. Med shot, SRCC Madeira, hands over certificates to
officers of Burundi
19. Med shot, SRCC Madeira, hands over certificates to
officers of Burundi
20. Wide shot, Burundi soldiers on parade
21. Wide shot, Burundi soldiers march during medal awards
ceremony
22. Wide shot, Burundi soldiers at the ceremony
23. Med shot, Burundi soldiers at the ceremony
24. Close up, Burundi soldiers at the ceremony
25. Soundbite: AMISOM Chief of Staff, Brig. Cyprien
Ndikuriyo .
On behalf of the Acting Force Commander and indeed on my own
behalf, I would like to appreciate and recognise all the efforts you
have put to overcome challenges and the role you played in
ensuring the return of peace to the Horn of Africa country, to the
continent and the whole world at large.
26. Med shot, guests at the ceremony
27.
Close up shot, SRCC Madeira at the ceremony
28. Soundbite: Ambassador Francisco Madeira, the
Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African
Union Commission for Somalia.
Al-Shabaab militants who are aware that their organization does
not represent any hope for the future of Somalia, who are aware
that they are on the wrong side should join the people of Somalia
and help rebuild the country.
29.

Med shot, Burundi soldiers at the ceremony

Ambassador Madeira urges Al-Shabaab militants to

denounce violence and help rebuild Somalia.
Mogadishu, July 6th, 2016 On the day of the Muslim festival Eid
al-fitr, the Special Representative of the African Union Commission
Chairperson (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Francisco Madeira,
urged Al Shabaab militants to denounce violence and join efforts to
rebuild Somalia.
Ambassador Madeira spoke Wednesday while presiding over an
awards ceremony for Burundian soldiers who have completed a
years tour of duty under the African Union Mission in Somalia
(AMISOM).
Al-Shabaab militants who are aware that their organisation does
not represent any hope for the future of Somalia should join the
people of Somalia and help rebuild the country, said Ambassador
Madeira.
Somalia President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, also called for peace
and reconciliation in his Eid al-fitr message to the people of Somalia.
Eid Mubarak. May your year be full of blessings, peace, justice and
development, President Mohamud said in a statement.
AMISOM has made major gains against the militant insurgent group,
who have waged asymmetrical warfare against the current
government. Together with the Somali National Army, AMISOM has
driven them out of major towns and large swathes of rural areas.
Ambassador Madeira stressed the need for Somalis to address clan
rivalries, empower the federal and regional governments to enable
them extend administration and services to citizens, and urged
parents to dissuade their children from joining Al-Shabaab.
The SRCC said that despite challenges, Burundian troops in the
areas under their control, had succeeded in destroying Al-Shabaab
fighters, liberated areas, secured towns and main supply routes.
During the ceremony, which was held at the Burundian AMISOM
base in Mogadishu, the officers received certificates in recognition of
their service. Present were a number of officials including the
AMISOM Chief of Staff, Brig. Cyprien Ndikuriyo, who represented the

AMISOM Acting Force Commander Maj. Gen. Mohammedesha

Zeyinu.
Brig Ndikuriyo also praised the Burundian Contingent for their
selfless efforts in fighting terrorists and securing Somalia.
On behalf of the Acting Force Commander and indeed on my own
behalf, I would like to appreciate and recognise all your efforts you
put in to overcome challenges and the role you played in ensuring
the return of peace to the Horn of Africa country, to the continent
and the whole world at large, Brig. Ndikuriyo said.
Colonel Frdric Ndayisaba, the Deputy Sector 5 Commander,
reiterated the Burundi will continue helping the Federal Government
of Somalia stabilise the country.
We are going to continue our mission of supporting the Federal
Government of Somalia in its praiseworthy efforts to fight AlShabaab insurgents. The offensive against Al-Shabaab in our sector,
in coordination with Somali National Army (SNA), will go on, said
Col. Ndayisaba.
The Deputy Ambassador of Burundi to Somalia, Aimable Burundi,
pledged the support of his country in the international efforts to
fight terrorism, noting that the Governments of Burundi and Somalia
have signed a cooperation agreement, including a Memorandum of
Understanding in defence cooperation.
Ambassador Madeira also conveyed a message from the
Chairperson of the African Union, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, who
expressed gratitude to Burundi for contributing to building peace
and security in Somalia.
END